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.
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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.
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.
Event
KANE COUNTY MANUFACTURING EXCHANGE: The Path from Continuous Improvement to Data and AI – Batavia
This second session in a four-part peer roundtable series invites Kane County manufacturers to discuss the progression from Continuous Improvement to Data and Artificial Intelligence.
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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.
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.