The Manufacturing Institute Workforce Summit: Forging Partnerships

Join us for the 2022 Workforce Summit—the inaugural annual flagship event for The Manufacturing Institute, the nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Our employer-led summit will focus on cooperation and partnerships to solve key workforce development issues facing modern manufacturing.

As we focus on “Forging Partnerships,” attendees will also have many chances to meet other leaders who are passionate about education and workforce development.

You will leave with a better understanding of the workforce development challenges of today, solutions for tomorrow and new partners who will help you put best practices to work.

What You’ll Learn

The Manufacturing Institute’s Workforce Summit will feature professionals from leading companies and thought leaders who are experts on new and innovative practices in the workforce development space. Attendees will hear directly from companies on real-world, collaborative, solutions-oriented approaches that they have established to recruit employees and maintain successful partnerships.

What to Expect at the Summit: Collaboration. Expertise. Opportunities. Solutions.

By 2030, manufacturers will need to fill 4 million jobs, 2.1 million of which are projected to go unfilled if we do not inspire more people to pursue modern manufacturing careers—according to research from Deloitte and the MI. Closing the skills gap, attracting new workers and training, hiring and retaining talent requires tangible solutions geared toward the manufacturing industry.

  Unique and Relevant Topics

The event’s curated content includes real-world case studies, panel discussions, research insights, executive interviews and more!

Real-World Challenges and Solutions

Hear from local and global companies and thought leaders that are experts on new and innovative practices in the workforce development space

  Collaboration and Partnership-Building in Real‑Time

Network and connect with peers on opportunities in your community to attract and retain the future manufacturing workforce.

  Current and Future-Looking Strategies

 First of Its Kind

Our employer-led summit will focus on cooperation and partnerships to solve key workforce development issues facing the manufacturing industry.
No matter where you are in your workforce development journey, the Workforce Summit will help you understand how partnerships can accelerate your journey, provide real-world insights and access to the manufacturing organizations leading the way.

Ecosystem of Stakeholders

Workforce development requires an entire ecosystem of diverse stakeholders to be successful. The Workforce Summit will be an opportunity for the entire ecosystem to collaborate and learn from each other. Individuals who should attend include manufacturing leaders from operations, human resources, and workforce development roles, economic development and association professionals, education and training providers, government officials and community partners

Travel & Accommodations

Getting to the Cincinnati Region

Cincinnati is closer than you think. Find out how to get here by car, bus, train or air.

• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) – 13 miles
• Lunken Airport (LUK) – 7 miles

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration: $795

Standard Registration: $895

This fee covers all meeting sessions, meals functions and materials. Early bird pricing is available through Labor Day.

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The MI Workforce Summit aims to become the annual flagship event for The Manufacturing Institute, the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers.

• Target audience of 350-500 professionals representing employers, MEPs, state workforce agencies, economic development agencies, educators, and students from across the country.
• Content areas include “Building Successful Sector Partnership”, “The Future of Work”, “Technology and Talent”, “Creative Recruitment: Second Chance and DEI Strategies”, “Retaining the Modern Worker”, and more.

The MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with the resources necessary to solve the industry’s toughest challenges. This high-energy and action-packed event will highlight best practices and thought leadership driving the industry to a diverse set of stakeholders that are interested in manufacturing workforce solutions for today and tomorrow.

As the United States moves in the direction of more normal business operations and vaccine availability becomes widespread, the MI is embracing a cautious approach to reinitiating in-person meetings. Current CDC and local health guidelines will be followed and enforced, and the MI reserves the right to update health measures and attendance policies based on evolving health threats and guidance from Federal health agencies and local authorities. While we intend for the event to go forward as planned, the event may be impacted by future guidance from Federal and local authorities and protocols will be adjusted as warranted.

By attending this event, you agree to abide by and engage in certain mandatory health and safety conduct while attending the event.

Vaccination Required

Full vaccination is required to attend the MI Workforce Summit. All MI | NAM staff onsite are fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination through a third party will be required and instructions will be sent to all registrants before the event.

Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after the second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.

Before Leaving Home

• Follow relevant guidance provided by the CDC (Center for Diseases Control).
• Adhere to government issued travel restrictions and guidance issued by the region you will be traveling to and the region you are traveling from.
• Stay at home if you feel sick and or if anyone in your household is sick.

On-site During the Event

• Adhere to guidance from local health authorities as implemented and shared by facility hosts.
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing.
• Agree to wear face masks covering nose and mouth at all indoor functions. Face masks can be removed while actively eating and or drinking.
• Adhere to social distance protocols. At a minimum, maintain at least six (6) feet apart.
• Respect the personal space of others.
  If you experience any cold or flu-like symptoms, please DO NOT attend sessions. Please let the MLC team know.

Post-event

• Agree to notify the MI team at [email protected] if you test positive for COVID-19 up to 14 days after returning home for contact tracing purposes.