Blogs
From Labor Gaps to Long-Term ROI: How Apprenticeships Pay Off for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers
Structured apprenticeships help small and mid-sized manufacturers reduce turnover, boost productivity, and build the skilled workforce needed for technology-driven growth.
Event
BUILD. TRAIN. RETAIN. Food & Beverage Manufacturers: Grant-Funded Apprenticeships Made Easy – Wood River
This interactive workshop introduces food industry manufacturers to the Registered Apprenticeship model and provides a practical roadmap for launching or expanding a program.
Event
BUILD. TRAIN. RETAIN. Food & Beverage Manufacturers: Grant-Funded Apprenticeships Made Easy – Belvidere
This interactive workshop introduces food industry manufacturers to the Registered Apprenticeship model and provides a practical roadmap for launching or expanding a program.
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BUILD. TRAIN. RETAIN. Food & Beverage Manufacturers: Grant-Funded Apprenticeships Made Easy – Lisle
This interactive workshop introduces food industry manufacturers to the Registered Apprenticeship model and provides a practical roadmap for launching or expanding a program.
Whitepapers & Reports
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce
Apprenticeships turn workforce uncertainty into a predictable, controllable input, delivering measurable ROI while strengthening operational stability and long-term competitiveness.
Event
Apprenticeship Roundtable – Marion
Join this roundtable discussion as local employers share their experiences, success stories, and best practices for developing skilled talent through apprenticeship programs.
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REMS Summit 2026
This full-day event connects manufacturers, leaders, and solution providers to explore key priorities for today’s operations, including workforce and leadership development, automation, supply chain strategy, and data-driven decision-making.
Blogs
Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce: Strengthening Skills Through Training Pathways
Manufacturers can turn generational diversity into a competitive advantage by building intentional training pathways that strengthen skills, preserve institutional knowledge, and support employees at every career stage.
Blogs
Mastering Job Methods: Unlocking Continuous Improvement with Training Within Industry (TWI)
A practical look at how Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Methods empowers frontline leaders to drive continuous improvement by making everyday work safer, easier, and more efficient on the shop floor.
Event
KANE COUNTY MANUFACTURING EXCHANGE: Tools for Talent Pipeline Collaboration – Batavia
An interactive peer roundtable exploring workforce needs, talent pipelines, and collaboration.