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.
Success Stories
Empower. Engage. Elevate.
Safety Storage, Inc. partnered with IMEC to strengthen supervisory leadership and communication, resulting in $120,000 in annual savings, higher productivity, improved engagement, and reduced turnover.
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.
Webinar Recordings
Impulse el Compromiso de los Empleados: Estrategias Prácticas en la Producción
Descubra cómo generar un compromiso significativo en entornos de producción donde las demandas diarias son altas y cada rol es fundamental.
Webinar Recordings
DRIVING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: Practical Strategies for the Shop Floor
This session is an introduction to proven strategies to strengthen morale, foster stronger connections among employees, and improve performance—while staying true to your company’s unique culture and values.
Event
WORKFORCE READINESS ROUNDTABLE: Danville Area Regional Conversation
Come dig a bit deeper into the opportunities at this meeting for manufacturers and community leaders regarding state and regional efforts to address workforce challenges.
Event
EMPOWERING THE FUTURE: Eastern Illinois Manufacturing Summit – Mattoon
This is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore innovative strategies, and discover new resources designed to strengthen our region’s manufacturing future.
Whitepapers & Reports
MADE IN KANE
See how Kane County manufacturers grew operations, built resilient workforces, and secured 880+ jobs in the IMEC impact report.
Event
PEOPLE POWER PROGRESS: National Workforce Development Day Celebration – Palatine
This 90-minute event is designed to provide small and mid-sized manufacturing leaders with data-driven insights, practical resources, and expert guidance to address workforce challenges.