As the industry moves toward Smart and Advanced Manufacturing, the need for training and mastery has never been greater. Working with manufacturers, educators, workforce development agencies, and more, Tooling U-SME empowers organizations to unleash productivity, efficiency, and possibility. With nearly 600 online classes, virtual labs, instructor-led training, certifications, apprenticeships, consulting and more, Tooling U-SME works with thousands of company industry leaders across the country and more than half of the states in the MEP National Network. VMEC is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Vermont.
Manufacturers are currently challenged by a labor shortage (too few skilled candidates) and an aging workforce. All of this makes it even more important to retain manufacturing employees. But how? Developing employees — investing in their professional growth through training in new areas and upskilling — is a proven strategy for keeping skilled team members engaged. Join us for a one-hour complimentary webinar spotlighting the online training opportunities as a strategy for development and the available funding for virtual training. And once you have completed the session, you will have the opportunity to set up your free trial Tooling U-SME account.
Tooling U-SME and VMEC work together with you to identify the appropriate learning outcomes, and quickly customize paths and offerings to make the optimum impact for the company and the individuals. Value is added to your training program by offering a blended and adaptive solution, providing input and follow-up to the selection of learning options, hands-on support and integration as needed. Supporting adoption of new learning in your processes to ensure you get the maximum value from your training investment is key to the success of this manufacturing training model.
Presenters – Jacky Larson, Tooling U-SME Senior Workforce Education Strategist, and Carla Wuthrich, VMEC Director of Field Operations/ Professional Manufacturing & Business Growth Advisor, will discuss the online manufacturing programs available through Tooling U-SME and VMEC such as Machining, Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, Smart Manufacturing and more. These readily available programs are aligned to industry certifications and the most pressing needs of small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Who Should Attend? Vermont Manufacturing company owners and executives, HR leads as well as Operations and Continuous Improvement leads. If you wish to build a more capable, adaptable workforce and are seeking to target foundational knowledge and skill gaps in real time, this is for you!