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Defense Industry Day Networking Breakfast
Defense Industry Day is a premier statewide gathering designed to spark collaboration, strengthen industry–government partnerships, and accelerate innovation across the rapidly expanding Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing sector.
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Defense Industry Day TRUMPF Tour
Defense Industry Day is a premier statewide gathering designed to spark collaboration, strengthen industry–government partnerships, and accelerate innovation across the rapidly expanding Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing sector.
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Defense Industry Day DMG MORI Tour
Defense Industry Day is a premier statewide gathering designed to spark collaboration, strengthen industry–government partnerships, and accelerate innovation across the rapidly expanding Department of Defense (DoD) manufacturing sector.
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UNLOCKING GROWTH POTENTIAL: Southeastern Illinois Manufacturing Roundtable – Flora
Join us at this hands‑on, solution‑oriented meeting created for manufacturers seeking real‑world strategies to build and retain a strong workforce.
Whitepapers & Reports
The State of Manufacturing Apprenticeships: National Trends, ROI, and How This Impacts Illinois Manufacturers
Manufacturers facing persistent workforce shortages and evolving skill demands can leverage apprenticeships as a proven, high-ROI strategy to build sustainable talent pipelines and future-proof their operations.
Blogs
Building Apprenticeship Programs: A Practical Path to Stronger Talent Pipelines
A practical guide for manufacturers to build apprenticeship programs that strengthen talent pipelines, improve retention, and deliver measurable ROI.
Webinar Recordings
BUILDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: Structure, ROI, and Implementation
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: BUILDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: Structure, ROI, and Implementation Download: Building Tomorrow’s Workforce As manufacturers continue to face workforce challenges, apprenticeship programs offer a proven way to build […]
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BUILDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: Structure, ROI, and Implementation
This webinar will provide an overview of apprenticeship programs, including the registered apprenticeship model and the return on investment they can generate for manufacturers.
Blogs
Building High-Impact Internship Programs: A Strategic Guide for Manufacturers
A well-designed internship program isn’t just short-term support, it’s a strategic, scalable way for manufacturers to build a stronger, future-ready workforce.
Webinar Recordings
INTERNSHIPS IN ACTION: Building Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: INTERNSHIPS IN ACTION: Building Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce Watch: ENGAGING MULTI GENERATIONS: Strengthening Skills through Training Pathways Internship programs can do more than fill short-term staffing needs, […]