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
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,
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.
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.
Event
Apprenticeship Roundtable – Marion
Attend this roundtable discussion as local employers share their experiences, success stories, and best practices for developing skilled talent through apprenticeship programs.
News
Empowering with Apprenticeships: Attract & Retain Top Talent Manufacturing Roundtable
As the manufacturing industry faces a critical juncture, businesses are grappling with the challenges of an aging workforce, rapid technological advancements, and a widening skills gap. The question for many […]
Blogs
The Importance of Apprenticeships in Manufacturing: Alleviating Workforce Challenges and Building the Future
In the latest IMEC Blog, Amy Murphy, Technical Specialist at IMEC, discusses the importance of apprenticeships in manufacturing and how you can get started
Webinar Recordings
BUILD YOUR TEAM: Introduction into Career Pathways
Join us for a fun webinar program that introduces you into Career Pathways and how to incorporate it into your company.
Blogs
BUILD YOUR TEAM: Career Pathways in Manufacturing
The new Career Pathways in Manufacturing program aids companies in recruiting, succession planning, and developing the workforce of the future.