Career Recognition Ambassador

Lead a Series. Help Women in Manufacturing Be Seen.

The Women’s Manufacturing Network (WMN) is a national, volunteer-led movement focused on increasing visibility for women in the manufacturing industry.

We spotlight the people, careers, and companies that keep manufacturing strong—especially the women whose stories too often go untold.

Now, we’re inviting volunteers to step into a key role as Career Recognition Ambassadors (CRAs)—leading one of our spotlight series and helping bring recognition to women in the field.

What is a Career Recognition Ambassador?

Each CRA leads one WMN spotlight series—like HR Leaders in Manufacturing, Made by Women, or What I Wish I Knew—and helps identify women and companies worth highlighting.

You don’t need to be a writer. You don’t need to design or produce polished content.

What matters is that you enjoy connecting with people in manufacturing—hearing their stories, learning from their journeys, and helping them get the recognition they deserve.

We’ll give you everything you need: outreach templates, interview questions, and a simple form to guide the story. This role is about people—and your genuine interest in the industry is what will make you successful.

What You'll Do

Choose a WMN spotlight series that speaks to you
Reach out to people in your network and invite them to be featured (templates provided)
Have real conversations about their manufacturing careers
Use a simple questionnaire to help shape their story (provided)
Help share their story on social media (mainly LinkedIn)
Help engage with WMN posts online (likes, comments, shares)

Time commitment: 2–4 hours/month
Location: Anywhere (fully remote)
Support from WMN: Full guidance, templates, and tools provided

What's in It for You?

Direct Access to Female Leaders – Hear real stories and gain insights from inspiring women in the field.
High-Value Networking – Build relationships with key industry professionals and companies.
National Visibility – Be recognized across the U.S. as a member of the Women’s Manufacturing Network.
A Leadership Role You Can Shape – Take initiative and help define how WMN grows.
Meaningful Work – Contribute to a mission that uplifts women and strengthens the manufacturing community.
Portfolio-Worthy Experience – Lead projects that you’ll be proud to showcase.

Pick a Series to Lead

We have 20+ sample content series here. Choose the one you want to lead—or propose your own! Each series can be built around a specific region, state, or industry. Volunteers can get creative, just as long as their work brings visibility to manufacturing and the women in it.

We will provide templates and questionnaires to help you write and put together your articles and save you time!

🔦 PEOPLE & CAREER SPOTLIGHTS

Female Leader Spotlights
Interview women in leadership roles—managers, directors, executives, founders.
Women in __________.
Interview various women in a specific job function within manufacturing.
Shop Floor to CEO

Tell stories of women who started on the floor and climbed to the top.
Young Women Rising

Feature women under 30 who are making a name for themselves early.
Moms in Manufacturing

Interview mothers balancing manufacturing careers and family life.
Career Changers

Spotlight women who switched from other industries into manufacturing.
The First, But Not the Last

Women who broke barriers in their company, department, or role.
Military to Manufacturing

Interview veterans who transitioned into the industry.
Mentors Who Made a Difference

Tell the story of a woman who helped someone grow (interview the mentor or the mentee).
Student Spotlights

Highlight students in manufacturing programs or apprenticeships.
Women of Color in Manufacturing

Celebrate intersectional experiences and representation.

💼 ROLE & PATHWAY INSIGHTS

Day in the Life

Walk readers through a typical day of someone in a specific role.
What It Takes to Be a [Role]

Based on interviews or research, break down key responsibilities and skills.
My First Job in Manufacturing

Feature someone’s first job story—what they learned, how they grew.
Before & After Career Spotlights

Highlight a woman’s transformation or progression in her career.
From Intern to Exec

Interview someone who climbed the ladder within one company or industry.
What I Wish I Knew

Ask professionals what advice they’d give to their younger selves.
Career Q&A / Coffee Chats

Short-form interview series answering one question per post.
Passion Projects

Spotlight women using their careers to drive DEI, sustainability, or outreach efforts.

🏢 COMPANY & COMMUNITY FEATURES

Companies That Champion Women

Interview women at companies doing great work on DEI or career advancement.
Made by Women

Spotlight a team of women who helped create or build a product.
Cool Culture Series

Feature flexible schedules, inclusive teams, or unique company traditions.
Women Who Own It

Highlight female-owned or female-led manufacturing businesses.
Local Company Spotlights

Interview women at regional companies and spotlight the business.

Ready to Get Involved?

Are you ready to volunteer as a Career Recognition Ambassador? Take a look through the list above and pick the one series that resonates most with you. Once you’ve decided, let us know which series you're going with. We'll put together a questionnaire for you to use when talking with your candidates.

We've also put together these three guides that will help you get on your way.

1. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started!

2. Next you'll need to learn how to find candidates to spotlight.

3. Finally, this guide has sample outreach messages you could use to contact your candidates.

And here's an example of a series that we've previously published for female leaders in manufacturing.

Let’s build something powerful. One story at a time.