How Community Solutions Can Build Your Manufacturing Workforce

This panel brings together experts from community colleges, workforce organizations, and employers to explore strategies for expanding access to manufacturing careers. Panelists will share real-world examples of successful collaborations, highlighting best practices for attracting and retaining talent, closing skills gaps, and fostering long-term career growth. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how different stakeholders—regardless of existing partnerships—can align efforts to create sustainable workforce solutions that meet industry needs. These strategies and examples can be adapted and implemented in your own community to help build a stronger, more resilient manufacturing workforce.