Heroes MAKE America for Prospective Participants
Virtual Information Session
An overview for the military-connected community to learn how to participate
Events
Interested in our upcoming events for students, veterans, women and workers? Check this page for listings.
All Upcoming Events
Heroes Connect: SEMI
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: Stanley Black & Decker
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Workforce Summit
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
151 W 5th St Cincinnati, OH 45202
Heroes MAKE America for Manufacturers
Virtual Information Session
An overview for company representatives who want to learn how to get involved
D&I Roundtable: How ERG’s Can Support Diversity, Inclusion, & Mentorship
D&I Roundtable: How ERG's Can Support Diversity, Inclusion, & Mentorship
Webinar
Recruiting and Retaining the Future of Manufacturing
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square
9000 SW Washington Square Rd. Tigard, OR 97223
2023 Women MAKE America Awards
Washington, DC
Nominations for the 2023 Women MAKE America Awards are now being accepted. The deadline to submit is October 7, 2022.
All Past Events
MFG Day 2022: Office Hours
MFG Day 2022: Office Hours
Schedule a private consultation to discuss questions regarding your MFG Day event planning and preparation.
Heroes Connect: Caterpillar
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Women Veterans Connect: Owning Your Skills
Women Veterans Connect: Owning Your Skills
MFG Day 2022: Office Hours
MFG Day 2022: Office Hours
Schedule a private consultation to discuss questions regarding your MFG Day event planning and preparation.
Heroes Connect: WestRock
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Steps to Starting a Second Chance Hiring Program ft. Union Pacific
Virtual Event
Join us to learn more about starting a second chance hiring initiative
D&I Roundtable: Amplifying & Supporting Women of Color
D&I Roundtable: Amplifying & Supporting Women of Color
Webinar
Heroes Connect: MARS
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Connecting Manufacturers to Refugee Talent
Connecting Manufacturers to Refugee Talent
Webinar
Compensation and Labor Market Competitiveness
Compensation and Labor Market Competitiveness Webinar
Webinar
MFG Day 2022: Getting the Word Out
MFG Day 2022: Getting the Word Out
A webinar sharing best practice ideas for reaching your target audience and amplifying your MFG Day event messaging.
Heroes Connect: PPI
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Webinar on the White House’s “Talent Pipeline Challenge”
White House Talent Pipeline Challenge
Zoom Webinar
Heroes Connect: Cargill
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
MFG Day 2022: Making the Most of Your Event
MFG Day 2022: Making the Most of Your Event
A webinar sharing best practice examples of past MFG Day events to help others in planning and preparing for successful events.
Heroes Connect: Nestlé
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Women Connect: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Women Connect: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
MFG Day 2022: Sponsorship Opportunities
MFG Day 2022: Sponsorship Opportunities
A webinar for manufacturers, partner companies, and other organizations who are interested in learning the benefits of being an official sponsor of MFG Day 2022!
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining LGBT+ Employees
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining LGBT+ Employees
Webinar
MFG Day 2022: Planning Your Event
MFG Day 2022: Planning Your Event
A webinar sharing valuable planning steps, resources, and best practice tips for hosting a successful MFG Day event.
The Manufacturing Institute Solution Series: Retention
The Alexandrian Hotel
480 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
MFG Day 2022: Getting Started
MFG Day 2022: Getting Started
A webinar for those who want to learn about Manufacturing Day and how to host an MFG Day 2022 event.
2022 FAME Live!
Hyatt Regency Louisville
320 W Jefferson St Louisville, KY 40202
STEP Forward: Jacksonville
Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk
1515 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207
2022 STEP Ahead Awards
National Building Museum
440 G St Washington, DC 20001
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta: Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta Employers - Open Forum
Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta: Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta Employers - Open Forum
Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta: Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta Employers - Open Forum
Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta: Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta Employers - Open Forum
Open Forum
Heroes Connect: Arconic
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
STEP Forward: Advancing Women in Manufacturing
The Inn at Ole Miss
120 Alumni Drive University, MS 38677
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta: Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta Employers - Open Forum
Open Forum
Heroes Connect: Novelis
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
D&I Roundtable: Taking the Next STEP Forward to Close the Gender Gap
Webinar
Live Stream Panel Discussion
Heroes Connect: National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta: Open Forum
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta Employers - Open Forum
Open Forum
The Future of Aerospace: How Veterans Are Building the Future at Boeing
Creators Wanted
Building the modern manufacturing workforce of tomorrow!
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta Employers
Second Chance Hiring Pilot for Atlanta Employers
Virtual Roundtable
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
D&I Roundtable: How to Engage & Leverage Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
D&I Roundtable: How to Engage & Leverage Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
Webinar
Heroes Connect: Johnson & Johnson
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
D&I Roundtable: STEM Careers Coalition Executive Conversation with Discovery Education
D&I Roundtable: STEM Careers Coalition Executive Conversation with Discovery Education
Webinar
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Successfully Navigating Current Supply Chain Disruptions
Successfully Navigating Current Supply Chain Disruptions
Webinar
2021 Virtual D&I Summit
Virtual D&I Summit
Live Stream Panel Discussions & Trainings
Heroes MAKE America for Manufacturers: Spotlight on NEW Logistics Training
Virtual Information Session
An overview for company representatives to learn how to get involved
Heroes Connect: Howmet Aerospace
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Virtual STEP Forward: Accelerating Women in Transportation and Manufacturing
Virtual STEP Forward
Live Stream Panel Discussion
2021 STEP Ahead Awards
National Building Museum
401 F St NW Washington, DC 20001
Women Heroes: Careers on Track
Military Women to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
This session, sponsored by Union Pacific, is open to veterans and military spouses who identify as female and their allies.
Heroes Connect: Boeing
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Creating Workforce Solutions: How and Why to Integrate Refugees Into Your Company
Creating Workforce Solutions: How and Why to Integrate Refugees Into Your Company
Webinar
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Virtual STEP Forward: Building the Next Generation
Virtual STEP Forward
Live Stream Panel Discussion
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
Second Chance Hiring Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
Second Chance Hiring In Your Community
Virtual Event
Join us to learn more about Second Chance Hiring In Your Community
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
MFG Day Webinar: Sponsoring MFG Day
MFG Day Webinar: Sponsoring MFG Day
Virtual Presentation
D&I Roundtable: Utilizing ERGs as a Business Imperative
D&I Roundtable: Utilizing ERGs as a Business Imperative
Webinar
The Manufacturing Workforce: How to Invest EDA’s $3 Billion in Your Community
Virtual Information Session
Join us to learn more about the Economic Development Administration's funding opportunity
Virtual STEP Forward: Creating Your Network
Virtual STEP Forward
Live Stream Panel Discussion
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
The Manufacturing Workforce: How to Invest EDA’s $3 Billion in Your Community
Virtual Information Session
Join us to learn more about the Economic Development Administration's funding opportunity
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining Talent Using Return-to-Work Programs
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining Talent Using Return-to-Work Programs
Webinar
Heroes Connect: Smithfield Foods
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting & Retaining Employees with Differing Physical Abilities
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining Employees with Differing Physical Abilities
Webinar
MFG Day Webinar: Messaging, Event Promotion and Next Steps
MFG Day Webinar: Messaging, Event Promotion and Next Steps
Virtual Presentation
Heroes Connect: National Gypsum
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: Honeywell
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Best Practices on Manufacturing Engagement and Retention
Best Practices on Manufacturing Engagement and Retention
Webinar
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
Heroes Connect: Builders FirstSource
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining LGBT+ Employees
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining LGBT+ Employees
Webinar
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
Second Chance Hiring for Manufacturers
Virtual Event
Join us to learn more about Second Chance Hiring
Heroes Connect: Sherwin-Williams
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
MFG Day Webinar: Best Practice Tips from MFG Day Hosts
MFG Day Webinar: Best Practice Tips from MFG Day Hosts
Virtual Presentation
Virtual STEP Forward: The Confidence Gap
Virtual STEP Forward
Live Stream Panel Discussion
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining Talent from the Military Veteran Community
D&I Roundtable: Recruiting and Retaining Talent from the Military Veteran Community
Webinar
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
D&I Roundtable: Addressing Racial Inequities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
D&I Roundtable: Addressing Racial Inequities for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
Webinar
Creating Pathways for Tomorrow’s Workforce Today
Creating Pathways for Tomorrow’s Workforce Today
Webinar
MFG Day Webinar: Review of MFG Day Resources
MFG Day Webinar: Review of MFG Day Resources
Virtual Presentation
D&I Roundtable: Neuro Differences
D&I Roundtable: Neuro Differences
Webinar
2021 FAME Live!
Virtual Event
Join us to learn more about the FAME-USA Career Pathway
Heroes Connect: Core & Main
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: Fender
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military-connected community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
MFG Day Office Hours
MFG Day Office Hours
Open meeting to address MFG Day Q&As
MFG Day 2021 Kickoff Webinar
MFG Day 2021 Kickoff Webinar
GoToWebinar
Connecting Manufacturers with the Future: How 5G Will Transform Your Business
Connecting Manufacturers with the Future: How 5G Will Transform Your Business
Webinar
Veteran Workforce Policy Outlook
Veteran Workforce Policy Outlook
D&I Roundtable: Workplace Flexibility
D&I Roundtable: Workplace Flexibility
Webinar
Virtual STEP Forward: Women Business Resource Groups
Virtual STEP Forward
Live Stream Panel Discussion & Breakouts
Earn and Learn: A Spotlight on Pathways with FAME
Creators Wanted 2021 Event
Earn and Learn: A Spotlight on Pathways with FAME
D&I Roundtable: Intersectionality
D&I Roundtable: Intersectionality
Webinar
D&I Peer to Peer Discussion on Equity
D&I Peer-to Peer Discussion on Equity
Webinar
Heroes Connect: Plastics Pipe Institute
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: Gates Corporation
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: Abbott
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
D&I Roundtable: Engaging Production Employees
D&I Roundtable: How to Engage and Include Production Employees
Webinar
Virtual D&I Summit
Virtual D&I Summit
Live Stream Panel Discussions & Trainings
D&I Roundtable: Strategies Changing the Perception for Diverse Youth
D&I Roundtable: Strategies Changing the Perception for Diverse Youth
Webinar
Virtual STEP Forward: Advancing Women in Automotive Manufacturing
Virtual STEP Forward
Live Stream Panel Discussion & Breakouts
Heroes Connect: North Carolina
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect:<br>GE Appliances
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: PepsiCo
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
D&I Roundtable: Why Mental Health Needs to be a Part of Your D&I Strategy
D&I Roundtable: Why Mental Health Needs to be a Part of Your D&I Strategy
Webinar
FAME Live!
Virtual Event
Join us to learn more about the FAME-USA Career Pathway
Heroes Connect: Sherwin-Williams
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Virtual STEP Forward: The Current State of Women in Manufacturing
Virtual STEP Forward
Live Stream Panel Discussion & Breakouts
Heroes Connect: Nestlé
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: Mars
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
2020 STEP Ahead Awards
Virtual Awards Ceremony
Honoring The Past, Present and Future of Women Manufacturers
Heroes Connect: Colgate-Palmolive
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
D&I Roundtable: Ally – What It Means and How to Be One
D&I Roundtable: Ally - What It Means and How to Be One
Webinar
Heroes Connect: Johnson & Johnson
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: Smithfield Foods
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: McCormick
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
Heroes Connect: National Gypsum
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
D&I Roundtable: How to Launch Your Diversity & Inclusion Initiative – A Case Study Approach
How to Launch Your Diversity & Inclusion Initiative – A Case Study Approach
Heroes Connect: Fresenius Medical Care
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
MFG Day 2020 Webinar: Hosting Virtual Events
MFG Day Webinar on Hosting Virtual Events this Year
This webinar is aimed at MFG Day event hosts with questions and seeking help with planning this year.
D&I Roundtable: Developing and Implementing Supplier Diversity Program
Developing and Implementing Supplier Diversity Program
Veteran Reskilling in Today’s Economy
Veteran Reskilling in Today's Economy
D&I Roundtable: Creating and Utilizing an Employee Resource Group
Creating and Utilizing an Employee Resource Group
Virtual STEP Forward: Leading in Times of Uncertainty
Virtual STEP Forward
Live Stream Panel Discussion & Breakouts
Heroes Connect: Hormel Foods
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
Connecting talent from the military and veteran community with manufacturers who are hiring today!
D&I Roundtable: How to Engage and Lead Courageous Conversations
D&I Roundtable: How to Engage and Lead Courageous Conversations
Roundtable on Racial Inequity in Manufacturing
D&I Roundtable on Racial Inequity in Manufacturing Companies and Communities
MFG Day Webinar
MFG Day Webinar
Chief Diversity Officer Virtual Roundtable
Chief Diversity Officer Virtual Roundtable
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing Community Spotlight – Waco, Texas
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing Community Spotlight – Waco, Texas
Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing – Nestle
STEP Forward Arkansas
The Bakery District
70 S 7th St Fort Smith, AR 72901
STEP Forward: Milwaukee
Harley-Davidson Museum
400 West Canal Street Milwaukee
Celebration of Veterans Event
Iron Mike Conference Center
2658 Reilly Rd Fort Bragg, NC 28310
STEP Forward: Knoxville
The Park Pavilion
525 Henley St Knoxville, TN 37902