CHAMPION Now!® Founder Terry M. Iverson “As a former business owner serving the manufacturing community, I believe there is nothing more important than the young people of this country. The manufacturing industry relies on the next generation of skilled workers, managers, and entrepreneurs to lead this country into a prosperous future. CHAMPION Now!® exists to change the image of manufacturing from the unrealistic, stereotypical “dark and dirty” industry to one that is filled with extremely technological, advanced innovations, and exhilarating and good-paying careers available for the next generation. With the CHAMPION Now!® message, we have created a platform to move manufacturing forward. Together with the power of the industry supporting us, we will reach the next generation with exciting educational films, presentations, and internships that demonstrate how manufacturing is the foundation of our American economy and offers exhilarating career choices. This effort will only succeed with the enthusiastic support and generous financial contribution from the manufacturing industry to fund outreach into the classrooms, out to the influencers, parents, teachers, and the general public. The CHAMPION Now!® team is working with local companies, schools, various associations, IMEC, and a variety of industry partners to bring successful young people’s path in their own manufacturing careers to others. We hope that role models will help inspire others to pursue a passionate career choice in manufacturing.