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Decades of U.S. manufacturing decline has disenfranchised young workers from a career in critical sho

06/17/2026

Before we look ahead to the National Championship, we want to take a moment to celebrate the teams that made this season possible.

More than 50 teams from across the country entered the Clash of Trades Advanced Manufacturing Competition Series, and 16 advanced to the regional roundsβ€”each bringing their own story, skills, and ambitions. Throughout the season, we’ve watched these teams overcome challenges, solve complex problems, support one another, and showcase the incredible talent within advanced manufacturing programs nationwide. Now, you can watch their journeys unfold too.

Regional Episodes 1–4 are now streaming on YouTube! 🎬 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcbnmTd5MHCd9KLGkfVsydvg9NX4ECioe&si=elMttzAI2G4XvBLq

The Final Regional Showdown | Clash of Trades: Advanced Manufacturing Regional 4 06/17/2026

The road to the National Championship has led us here.

After three regional competitions and countless hours of preparation, our last four regional finalist teams are stepping onto the shop floor at WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas, for a chance to earn their place in the Clash of Trades Season 6 National Championship.

Tonight, competitors from Autry Technology Center, Southwestern Illinois College, Suncoast Technical College, and Washtenaw Community College will put their advanced manufacturing skills to the test in a high-pressure competition where every decision matters and every second counts.

Only one team will advance. Who has what it takes to complete the Final Four?

🎬 Regional 4 is officially LIVE. Watch now at the link below.
https://youtu.be/aSnCvCuZRHk

The Final Regional Showdown | Clash of Trades: Advanced Manufacturing Regional 4 Everything comes down to Wichita.In Episode 4 of Project MFG's Cl...

06/16/2026

This is it. The final stop on the road to the 2026 National Championship. 🏁

Tonight, four teams enter the shop floor at WSU Tech with one goal: to secure the last remaining spot in the championship.

πŸ”΅ Autry Technology Center
βšͺ️ Southwestern Illinois College
🟑 Suncoast Technical College
🟒 Washtenaw Community College

Every challenge. Every decision. Every second counts.

Who will rise to the occasion and complete the Final Four?

Watch the final regional episode tonight, and if you missed any of the action, catch up on Regionals 1–3 before the championship begins.

06/15/2026

It all comes down to one final regional showdown at WSU Tech βš™οΈπŸ”₯

Four new teams stepped onto the shop floor and faced the ultimate manufacturing challenge, but only one earned the final spot in the 2026 National Championship.

Meet the teams, hear their stories, and experience the pressure, precision, and determination that defined this competition...

🎬 Tune in tomorrow at 7 PM CST on YouTube and find out who punches their ticket to Nationals: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcbnmTd5MHCd9KLGkfVsydvg9NX4ECioe&si=XZgei5AcWxdUWqse

The Pressure Mounts in Texas | Clash of Trades: Advanced Manufacturing Regional 3 06/13/2026

Clash of Trades Season 6: Regional 3 is officially live! πŸ”₯

The competition heads to St. Philip's College, where four teams put their advanced manufacturing skills to the test for a chance to move one step closer to the National Championship.

You know what to do... click the link below and watch the action unfold.

🎬 Watch now: https://youtu.be/q9GAu9CPq-s?si=uHswyr-6NJZarEpi

The Pressure Mounts in Texas | Clash of Trades: Advanced Manufacturing Regional 3 Everything is bigger in Texas... including the pressure.In Episod...

06/12/2026
06/12/2026
06/12/2026

It's Friday, and that means another stop on the road to the Clash of Trades Advanced Manufacturing National Championship.

Tonight, we're taking you to St. Philip's College where four more outstanding teams put their skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities to the test in a high-stakes manufacturing competition.

In tonight's showdown:

πŸ”΅ Bucks County Technical High School
🟒 Minnesota State College Southeast
πŸ”΄ Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
🟠 Tiger Manufacturing

Only one team will earn the opportunity to move one step closer to the National Championship.

🎬 Watch Regional 3 tonight at 7 PM CST on the Project MFG YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/q9GAu9CPq-s?si=_DZuYsfS_Pt__Wjn

If you're just joining us, be sure to catch up on Regional 1 and Regional 2 and follow the journey from the beginning.

06/11/2026

As we reach the halfway point of Clash of Trades Season 6, the competition continues to showcase the incredible talent emerging from advanced manufacturing programs across the country.

Tomorrow's Regional 3 episode puts Bucks County Technical High School, Minnesota State College Southeast, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and Tiger Manufacturing in the spotlight as they take on high-pressure manufacturing challenges that will test their technical skills, precision, teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure.

The stakes are rising. The competition is getting tougher. And every challenge brings these teams one step closer to a National Championship opportunity and a share of $100,000 in prizes.πŸ†

🎬Join us tomorrow at 7 PM CST as we continue showcasing the next generation of skilled trade professionals. https://youtu.be/q9GAu9CPq-s?si=BbFcpeXvWIoNs9dI

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