Recruiting and Retaining the Future of Manufacturing

Join us for two educational and networking events focused on how we can diversify recruitment and strengthen retention.

Join us for two educational and networking events focused on how we can diversify recruitment and strengthen retention.

Recruiting and Retaining Military Workforce: From 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., we will hold an enlightening discussion focused on best practices for attracting candidates from the military community by creating welcoming and inclusive recruitment practices and workplace environments. Attendees will learn about The MI’s Heroes MAKE America initiative and hear directly from veterans and military spouses to gain insights and walk away with actionable steps to implement.

About Heroes MAKE America: The Heroes MAKE America program facilitates introductions and supports a community of veterans to ease the transition from active duty to a lucrative career in the manufacturing industry.

Women are the Future of Manufacturing: From 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., we are holding an event focused on recruiting and growing the next generation of women in manufacturing. Students and women at local community colleges, universities and educational institutions will convene to hear from a variety of women working in the manufacturing and transportation industries, including a panel of emerging leaders who are excelling in their roles that can directly talk about the benefits and opportunities of pursuing a career in these fields. You will have a chance to network with future talent and learn how you and your female colleagues can get engaged with the MI’s Women MAKE America Mentorship Program.

About Women MAKE America: The mission of the Women MAKE America initiative is to showcase existing female talent in the industry, as well as best practices for companies to close the skills gap by attracting, retaining, and advancing women in manufacturing.

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