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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Roundtable - Marion
DESCRIPTION:Join our roundtable discussion as local employers share their experiences\, success stories\, and best practices for developing skilled talent through apprenticeship programs. Guest speakers Brenda Malone from Intermountain Electronics and Amy Murphy from IMEC will cover: \n• Tax credits for registered app programs\n• Pathways to creating a program\n• Recruiting internally and externally for apprentices\n• Apprenticeship grant funding \n  \nRegister now: https://siwdb.org/apprenticeship-roundtable-registration-form/  \n\n(Breakfast will be provided) 
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/apprenticeship-roundtable-marion-2/
LOCATION:Man-Tra-Con Corporation\, 3117 Civic Circle Boulevard\, Suite B\, Marion\, IL\, 62959\, United States
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SUMMARY:BUILD. TRAIN. RETAIN. Food & Beverage Manufacturers Workshop - Wood River
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop introduces food industry manufacturers to the Registered Apprenticeship model and provides a practical roadmap for launching or expanding a program. You’ll learn how apprenticeships are structured\, how competencies and standards are defined\, and how to partner with IMEC to meet Department of Labor (DOL) requirements.  \nCome prepared to take action. Participants can begin the apprenticeship registration process on-site and leave with a clear path forward.  \nWhy Attend:\nApprenticeships are a proven solution for addressing workforce shortages\, strengthening retention\, and building highly skilled teams. For food manufacturers facing ongoing talent challenges\, a registered program creates a sustainable pipeline of trained employees while supporting career growth and long-term business success.  \nWhat You’ll Gain:\nParticipants will leave with:  \n\nA clear understanding of how apprenticeships attract\, train\, and retain skilled talent \n\n\nInsight into employer ROI\, including productivity gains and reduced hiring costs \n\n\nInformation on available tax credits\, tuition support\, and grant funding opportunities \n\n\nA step-by-step framework for launching or registering a program \n\n\nConfidence that training aligns with DOL standards \n\n\nA defined action plan to build a sustainable talent pipeline \n\nIdeal For:\nFood manufacturing leaders responsible for workforce\, operations\, training\, or talent development who want a structured\, scalable approach to workforce growth. 
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/build-train-retain-food-beverage-manufacturers-workshop-wood-river/
LOCATION:Madison County Employment and Training\, 101 E. Edwardsville Rd\, Wood River\, IL\, 62095
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