VMEC seeks new CEO, adds training sessions to spring lineup
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Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center VMEC is seeking a new Center Director & CEO. Join us on the front lines in a leading role to develop and implement a strategy for strengthening and modernizing Vermont’s manufacturing sector. Please reach out directly to Patricia Giavara, VMEC Interim Director & CEO, to learn more about this opportunity, [email protected] or (802) 279-6103 and visit our Job Opportunities page.
In-person learning opportunities added to our spring schedule!
Check out what we have to offer you, your teams and your entire organization, both virtual and in-person! More dates and ways to upskill are being added so check back often. Clickthe event title for details and to register.
Looking to further the capabilities of your quality system and staff? In five (5) 3-hour sessions, participants will learn the tools, techniques and necessary planning to improve a business process and achieve better outcomes with increased efficiency. Presented by VMEC in partnership with the Vermont Section of ASQ. This course coincides with an ASQ Certification option.
Applicable to both plant and administrative settings, this valuable teaching method uses a case study approach to identify waste and plan for process improvements.
This highly interactive training integrates key fundamental learning points where participants will walk away understanding the power of Lean as they identify and reduce as well as eliminate the 8 key wastes in manufacturing in a “train and do” environment.
Knowing how to do something does not mean that we know how to teach someone else how to do it, or how to track their progress.
We have the solution!
Wednesdays and Fridays, June 8, 10, 15, 17 and 22, 2022
9:00 - 11:30 am
Zoom meeting
$595 per person
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"How to Effectively Attract and Retain Talent" webinar
Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm! Hear from experts who will discuss realistic steps to give manufacturers a competitive advantage when it comes to hiring the right people.
Today’s talent market is more chaotic and competitive than ever. With the “Great Resignation,” employers have seen people at all levels leave their jobs in large numbers. Manufacturers across the country report a shortage of qualified workers. The market and societal forces behind these challenges are likely long-term and can’t be ignored. Your company needs fresh ideas to effectively attract and retain talent.
In this webinar, you’ll learn realistic steps to give your company a competitive advantage when it comes to hiring the right people. You’ll hear market insights to inform your recruitment and retention strategies, and get practical tools that any manufacturing company can put into practice. The MEP National Network will host this free webinar with Modern Machine Shop; register today.
