Attract, Engage and Retain for Success
In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, securing and retaining top talent is essential for long-term success. During this session, Tooling U-SME’s Denise Cowburn will delve into effective strategies to attract, engage, retain and ultimately repeat the cycle of building a high-performing workforce.
Upskilling from Within: Turning Employees into Trainers
RKM Enterprises’ Keith Morgan, MBA, IOM, will explore how structured train-the-trainer models can help manufacturers transform experienced employees into effective in-house trainers and mentors. Attendees will learn how peer-to-peer learning, internal apprenticeships, and workforce partnerships can preserve institutional knowledge, accelerate employee development, and create sustainable career pathways. Gain practical strategies for building mentorship programs, developing internal trainers, and strengthening workforce engagement, retention, and productivity.
Creating Shared Ownership in Talent Development
Talent development cannot rest on the shoulders of a single person or department. In this session, ASE’s Lisa Sabourin will explore how HR and operations leaders can build a stronger, more collaborative approach to workforce development through a “network + toolbox” model that encourages shared ownership and stronger execution across the organization. Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees will examine the broader talent development ecosystem, including the role employees, managers, HR teams, and operations leaders each play in supporting workforce growth.