MFG Day and Month - Friday, October 7 and all of October!
Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day and Month - Manufacturing Day (October 7) and Month (all of October) - help show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders.
As manufacturers seek to fill 4 million high-skill, high-tech and high-paying jobs over the next decade, MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive. It's an opportunity for manufacturers to highlight what's taking place on factory floors across the country and to energize a future pipeline of skilled workers. This annual event gives manufacturers the chance to showcase the potential of modern manufacturing and foster interest in manufacturing careers.
Are you a manufacturer or organization interested in planning, hosting and attending an event? Access webinars, toolkits and so much more to get you on your way to a successful event! Visit MFG Day or contact Robynn Albert, VMEC Marketing and Training Manager. Also, be sure to watch for upcoming e-newsletters as we plan our own events; see what we did for MFG Day/ Month 2021 and check back often.
Noontime Knowledge series returns this summer!
Pack your brown bag lunch and join us for small bites of learning! VMEC ran a successful Noontime Knowledge series last summer and we're bringing it back in 2022! Several webinars are in the planning stages now in addition to those listed below. All Noontime Knowledge sessions will take place from 12 N - 12:45 pm, delivered via Zoom and are FREE!
-- Inventory Management In Uncertain Times - July 20 Seeking to simplify your process and get better results? Join us to learn how pull systems are the simple Lean alternative to traditional scheduling tools, production is based on consumption rather than forecast and supermarkets are a powerful tool for managing inventory and scheduling resources. Register today.
-- 3D Printing for Manufacturers - July 21 What IS 3D Printing and how can you benefit from its technology? Additive manufacturing can address current challenges for manufacturers such as supply chain shortages, lead time reduction, set up reduction, workforce shortage, product improvements and new product development. Learn about the additive technology that is available from Vermont Manufacturing Collaborative (VT-MC) in the new Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) located on the Randolph Center campus at Vermont Technical College. Register today.
-- Value Stream Mapping - August 11 Seeking a way to identify waste and plan for process improvements? VMEC can help! Using a case study approach, we’ll walk through the steps and learn how to see waste; once these are identified, we'll show problem solving methods for improvement. The Value Stream Mapping process is appropriate for any organization with significant processes including but not limited to manufacturing, government, health care, higher education and more. Register today.
-- Training Within Industry - August 16 All manufacturers are facing workforce challenges today...but what are you doing to attract, train and retain the right people? We have the solution! Find out how the TWI Job Relations (JR) and Job Instruction (JI) methods can get you on the right path to future and long-term success. Register today.
Training Grants, Apprenticeship program, Op Excellence blog, Employment Research Study, Cybersecurity webinar recording
Workforce Training Grants Available to On-Board and Upskill Staff Vermont Training Program (VTP) grants may cover up to 50% of expenses related to training and up-skilling staff, including employee wages for time spent training on the job. Training can be on-site or through an outside provider and funds can even be used to establish an in-house training or apprenticeship program. The grants are available to businesses from all sectors to help Vermont employers create and maintain the skilled workforce needed in order to compete and grow. Visit the VTP webpage for more information and contact John Young, Workforce Training Program Director, at [email protected] to start your application.
Vermont’s Registered Apprenticeship program A federally-recognized initiative administered by the VT Dept. of Labor, the Registered Apprenticeship program has enrolled more than 8,880 apprentices across 35 programs since 2017. These strategies bring together businesses, job seekers, students and educators to offer a pathway to a nationally-portable, recognized post-secondary credential through an “earn while you learn” model. Registered Apprenticeship opportunities exist across many industries in Vermont, including more popular plumbing, electrical, and child development curriculum, but also programs in broadband, bookkeeping, aviation, healthcare, manufacturing, and public safety, among others, can be sought. For individuals exploring future career prospects or seeking a new path, or for employers struggling to create a talent pipeline, learn more about Registered Apprenticeship programs by visiting Apprenticeship in Vermont.
It’s Time to Move from Operational Excellence to Inclusive Excellence We have to ensure that the employees and team members we’re serving bring a diversity of perspectives so we can create organizations capable of solving the complex challenges of our modern world. It’s time for us to move beyond simple operational excellence — making your processes as efficient and cost-effective as possible — and start thinking about inclusive excellence, which prioritizes people above products and profits. Read the complete blog post.
Springfield Area Working Communities Challenge (SAWCC) Employment Research Study Since opening registration last August, the SAWCC has had roughly 125 members of the community join the study to provide input on their employment experience. The research study is intended to collect information from employers and residents pertaining to workforce changes to help understand the impacts of COVID-19. Since its initial release, there have been four survey cycles. Results consistently show that 25 - 30% of participating residents, regardless of employment status, are actively seeking employment; the majority of those seeking new employment are already employed full-time. Enrollment is still open and employers of all sizes are being asked to take part in the study. The information gathered will be shared with participating employers and the responses will be anonymous. If interested in contributing to the next survey cycle, click here.
Countdown to CMMC Compliance webinar recording Last month, organizations in the defense industrial base (DIB) had the chance to get guidance and clarity from top DoD officials Stacy Bostjanick, Director of CMMC, and Dave McKeown, DoD CIO & CISO, on updates to the CMMC program timelines as well as contractors’ responsibility to comply with CMMC and DFARS 7012. Discussed were important CMMC program updates, expected changes to program timelines and contractor obligations under DFARS 7012. If you didn’t get a chance to watch the presentation live, you may do so now at this link. This webinar was hosted by VMEC and other MEP National Network centers.
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