The Diversity in Manufacturing Initiative (DiMi): A Pathway to Inclusion in Manufacturing

Launched in 2022, the Diversity in Manufacturing Initiative (DiMi) was created in response to a need within Minnesota’s manufacturing sector: the quest for a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The demographic landscape of Minnesota’s workforce is shifting, becoming increasingly racially and ethnically diverse. At the same time, Minnesota expects more than 93,000 job openings for manufacturing production positions through 2032. DiMi aims to bridge the gap between manufacturing companies and underrepresented communities to help employers meet their hiring needs and connect more Minnesotans with good-paying manufacturing jobs.

DiMi operates as a coalition, comprised of employers, industry associations, stakeholders and staff from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This partnership increases the initiative's influence and ability to promote the need for change throughout various manufacturing sectors. A primary goal of DiMi is to foster strong relationships with marginalized communities and help change the perception of the manufacturing industry to be more welcoming.

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