Manufacturing Moving Forward: Workshop & Plano Molding Plant Tour
Join IMEC, Kendall County EDC, and Plano Molding for a workshop and tour of the Plano facility to celebrate manufacturing!
This event will explore the evolving landscape of the manufacturing workforce and the industry's emerging trends. Aimed at manufacturers, educators, workforce development professionals, and industry leaders, the session will focus on how technological advancements, automation, and shifting workforce demographics are driving new demands for skills and competencies in manufacturing.
Participants will gain insights into the future of work in manufacturing, including the increasing need for advanced technical skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. The workshop will also cover strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining talent in a competitive labor market, emphasizing how companies can create engaging work environments that promote long-term employee loyalty. Additionally, attendees will learn how to bridge the gap between current workforce capabilities and future needs, ensuring their teams are prepared for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand workforce trends shaping the future of
manufacturing
- Explore essential skills and competencies for the
future workforce
- Learn strategies for talent attraction, development,
and retention
- Identify ways to foster a culture of continuous
learning and innovation
- Build stronger connections between industry, education,
and workforce development
- Tour Plano's facility!
510 Duvick Ave
Sandwich, IL 60548
Tue, October 29, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location Plano Molding LLC
510 Duvick Ave
Sandwich, IL 60548
Website Description
Join IMEC, Kendall County EDC, and Plano Molding for a workshop and tour of the Plano facility to celebrate manufacturing!
This event will explore the evolving landscape of the manufacturing workforce and the industry's emerging trends. Aimed at manufacturers, educators, workforce development professionals, and industry leaders, the session will focus on how technological advancements, automation, and shifting workforce demographics are driving new demands for skills and competencies in manufacturing.
Participants will gain insights into the future of work in manufacturing, including the increasing need for advanced technical skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. The workshop will also cover strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining talent in a competitive labor market, emphasizing how companies can create engaging work environments that promote long-term employee loyalty. Additionally, attendees will learn how to bridge the gap between current workforce capabilities and future needs, ensuring their teams are prepared for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand workforce trends shaping the future of
manufacturing
- Explore essential skills and competencies for the
future workforce
- Learn strategies for talent attraction, development,
and retention
- Identify ways to foster a culture of continuous
learning and innovation
- Build stronger connections between industry, education,
and workforce development
- Tour Plano's facility!
Contact Info
Camryn Tunney, Email: ctunney@imec.org
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Event Type
Workshop -
Intended Audiences
Employer Business Apprenticeship -
Series
Apprenticeship Week Manufacturing Month
Manufacturing Moving Forward: Workshop & Plano Molding Plant Tour
at
Plano Molding LLC
Tue, October 29, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
510 Duvick Ave
Sandwich, IL 60548
Join IMEC, Kendall County EDC, and Plano Molding for a workshop and tour of the Plano facility to celebrate manufacturing!
This event will explore the evolving landscape of the manufacturing workforce and the industry's emerging trends. Aimed at manufacturers, educators, workforce development professionals, and industry leaders, the session will focus on how technological advancements, automation, and shifting workforce demographics are driving new demands for skills and competencies in manufacturing.
Participants will gain insights into the future of work in manufacturing, including the increasing need for advanced technical skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. The workshop will also cover strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining talent in a competitive labor market, emphasizing how companies can create engaging work environments that promote long-term employee loyalty. Additionally, attendees will learn how to bridge the gap between current workforce capabilities and future needs, ensuring their teams are prepared for Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand workforce trends shaping the future of
manufacturing
- Explore essential skills and competencies for the
future workforce
- Learn strategies for talent attraction, development,
and retention
- Identify ways to foster a culture of continuous
learning and innovation
- Build stronger connections between industry, education,
and workforce development
- Tour Plano's facility!
510 Duvick Ave
Sandwich, IL 60548