About AIEA

	"...to raise the visibility of state industrial/technology programs ...for the modernization of American manufacturing."

Vision

AIEA believes that federal manufacturing programs should build on existing industrial extension efforts that have a proven track record of providing high benefit-to-cost results. In the broad picture, AIEA knowledge and experience can assist in relevant public policy matters. On the local level, the expertise of its members can enhance the competitiveness of domestic industry.

Mission

The mission of the American Industrial Extension Alliance is to raise the visibility of state industrial/technology programs and develop educational material to increase the knowledge about their capabilities within state and federal government agencies with an ultimate goal of modernization of American manufacturing.

Methods

The American Industrial Extension Alliance constantly strives for excellence in carrying out its mission by:

Promoting the recognition of individuals in industrial/technology extension activity as professionals
Promoting cooperation, interaction and networking among members to strengthen the capabilities of all programs
Developing and distributing educational materials to increase member knowledge on matters of public policy that concern the viability and competitiveness of American manufacturing industries and to interact with other organizations sharing these concerns
Developing information on best practices and establish criteria for evaluation of the effectiveness of industrial/technology extension programs and their employees
Performing research on topics of common concern among members
Ensuring the distribution of information on existing, new and prospective federal government programs and legislation important to the members
Providing services and programs appropriate and beneficial to the members

History

The American Industrial Extension Alliance (AIEA) was formed in 1992 and is headquartered at the University of Maryland. AIEA was founded by nearly two dozen state industrial extension groups to raise the visibility of its members and promote their capabilities within state and federal government agencies. Members meet twice annually, typically once in Washington, DC and a second time on the campus of a member university.


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