Join us on May 7 for the Manufacturing Workforce Summit, a free one-day conference that explores solutions to two of our most persistent industry challenges: Growing and maintaining a skilled workforce and a supply chain that can meet the increasing demands of the Defense industry.
This conference offers manufacturers—regardless of your focus—the chance to connect with peers, community partners, educational professionals, and subject matter experts to discover ways to advance your business.
Attendees will:
Learn best practices for talent development and what the region is doing to grow the pipeline of skilled workers
Understand the needs of the military-connected community to identify potential growth strategies for your business
Participate in coordinated matchmaking between prime contractors and manufacturers to unlock business opportunities
Network to develop potential partnerships and find new ways to attract workers
This event will take place at NextCorps. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Event Agenda:
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM – Registration and Breakfast
8:30 AM to 8:45 AM - Welcome
8:45 AM to 9:15 AM - Overview of U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Mission
Josh Cramer - BlueForge Alliance - Workforce Development
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM – Best Practices in Workforce Development
Rich Turner - RTMA - Moderator
Christina Pierce - Mersen - Apprenticeships
Ale Mendoza - Optimax - Quality Jobs Toolkit
Tyrone Reaves - YAMTEP - Reducing Barriers to Work (Transportation)
10:00 AM to 10:15 AM - BREAK & Networking
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM – Partnerships Driving Regional Workforce Development
Mike Marvin and Kathleen Martin – NextCorps Moderators
Make It Panelists - (Speakers to be announced)
Dave Seeley - Rochester Works - Workforce Overview
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM – Supplier Opportunities for the US Navy Maritime Industrial Base
Speaker to be announced
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM – LUNCH & Networking
12:45 PM to 1:30 PM – Navigating the Region’s Supply Base
Introduction: Anna Vulaj Fitzsimmons, Monroe County/Finger Lakes Apex Accelerator
Speaker to be announced
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM – Building a Nationwide Network of Suppliers and Workers for our Military’s Technology Future
Beth Deuermeyer – BlueForge Alliance
2:15 PM to 2:30 PM - BREAK & Networking
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM – Opportunities for Workforce Development Funding, Collaboration, and Growth
Empire State Development
Monroe 2 BOCES - Center for Workforce Development
Small Business Development Center
Monroe County Economic Development
3:30 PM – Event concludes