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.
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.
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KANE COUNTY MANUFACTURING EXCHANGE: Leading Change That Sticks – Batavia
A facilitated leadership roundtable exploring change readiness, engagement, and the factors that influence successful adoption.
Event
BRIDGE THE GAP: Working Across Generations in Manufacturing
This interactive webinar will explore practical strategies for building stronger connections across generations to boost communication, teamwork, and productivity on the shop floor. Participants will learn how to recognize generational strengths, overcome stereotypes, and create a culture where everyone — regardless of age — feels valued and engaged.
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TRAINING MANAGEMENT SUCCESS: Transforming Chaos to Clarity
Implementing standardized training practices, supported by a Learning Management System (LMS) and a dedicated training manager, can bring consistency and measurable success to your organization’s learning efforts. This webinar is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to better understand training standardization and how to begin the journey.
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BOOST TEAM PERFORMANCE: Unlocking the Power of Workstyles
Join us in this webinar to explore the four basic workstyles and learn practical strategies to flex your style, strengthen working relationships, and boost overall team performance. You’ll gain: insight into the four primary workstyles and how they influence team dynamics, techniques to flex your workstyle to improve communication and collaboration, and practical tools for building stronger, more productive teams
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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.
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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.