Event
INTERNSHIPS IN ACTION: Building Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce
This webinar will show how well-designed internships benefit both companies and students, creating a win-win for workforce development.
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MANAGE PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY: TWI Job Relations for Leaders
Learn how Job Relations can help you create stronger relationships with employees and a more productive work environment.
Webinar Recordings
ENGAGING MULTI GENERATIONS: Strengthening Skills through Training Pathways
This webinar explores practical ways manufacturers can address workforce gaps through structured training pathways, including internships and apprenticeships.
Whitepapers & Reports
Closing the Gap How Veterans Strengthen Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Talent Pipelines
Hiring veterans is not charity—it is strategy, delivering reliable talent, enhanced security, and stronger communities while filling critical roles in manufacturing and cybersecurity.
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2026 iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit – Champaign
Join the iFAB Tech Hub for an all-day summit focused on biomanufacturing and precision fermentation!
Blogs
Building a Stronger Workforce: The Value of Apprenticeships in Manufacturing
Apprenticeships offer manufacturers a strategic solution to workforce challenges by developing skilled, loyal employees from within, boosting engagement, and significantly improving retention—especially when supported by expert partners like IMEC.
Success Stories
GIESECKE & DEVRIENT
To address the growing need for skilled maintenance talent, Giesecke & Devrient (G+D) partnered with IMEC to develop and launch a U.S. Department of Labor–registered Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship Program. The initiative has enhanced workforce skills, reduced downtime, and established a sustainable talent pipeline for long-term operational success.
Webinar Recordings
UNLOCKING WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY: How Apprenticeships Build Skills, Careers, and Communities
Join us for this engaging 45 minute webinar to explore the power of apprenticeships in today’s manufacturing and workforce landscape. Apprenticeships are a time-tested model that allows individuals to earn while they learn, while helping employers develop a pipeline of highly skilled, loyal employees.
Blogs
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran
Veterans bring proven leadership, adaptability, and reliability to the workforce; delivering measurable impact across teams, systems, and operations.
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University of Illinois Reception Event
Join us to hear brief remarks, celebrate industry-university partnerships, and engage with colleagues, alumni, and elected officials working to strengthen the future of our state.