Oh-Penn Manufacturing Workforce Summit
Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Youngstown State University's Kilcawley Center
Oh-Penn Manufacturing Workforce Summit is a collaborative effort sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition and the Industry Partners of Lawrence & Mercer Counties.
The Purpose of the Summit
To convene, educate and mobilize the region’s key stakeholders to initiate to initiate actions that will support manufacturing growth and create career pathways for individuals.
Summit Materials:
Breakout Sessions:
1. Changing Perceptions of the Manufacturing Image
2. Informed Choices: Providing Knowledge of Career Options and Educational Resources
3. Placing Talent: The Value of Assessments and Credentials
4. Redesigning Education for Occupations
5. Work Experience: Creating More Opportunities for Hands-on Learning
6. Aligning Education with Employers' Needs
7. Advanced Practices: New Ideas for Increasing Retention and Job Satisfaction
Media Coverage:
The Business Journal: Manufacturing Summit Seeks Workforce Solutions
Tribune Chronicle: Summit Stresses the Need for More Workers
Vindy.com: Summit Focuses on Skilled Worker Problem
Vindy.com: Region's Manufacturing Profile
Vindy.com: Many Valley Workers Lack Skills for Growing Manufacturing Jobs
WFMJ: Business and Community Leaders Meet for Manufacturing Summit
WKBN: Summit Held to Address Workforce Shortage