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Attracting and Retaining Manufacturing Talent in a Rural vs. Urban Setting

August 29, 2023 13:00:00 – 14:00:00 Eastern Virtual Event

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Date August 29, 2023 Tuesday
Time 13:00:00 – 14:00:00 Eastern
Format Virtual Event
Questions? Chad Moutray
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Featured Speakers


  • Matt Wood, National Industry Leader, FORVIS  
  • Chad Moutray, Director, Center for Manufacturing Research 
  • Meg Brown, Vice President of Human Resources, Cambridge Air Solutions 
  • Ryan Clegg, Vice President, Human Resources, Bradford White Corporation

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Overview
While manufacturers across the country have faced difficulties in attracting and retaining talent in a historically tight labor market, rural manufacturers have experienced shrinking working-age populations at a higher rate than urban areas. With differences in living environments between rural and urban areas, ranging from cost of living, housing, childcare, transportation and work-life balance, manufacturers in these areas face unique workforce challenges. To explore this topic, the Manufacturing Institute and FORVIS conducted a study on attracting and retaining manufacturing talent in a rural versus urban setting this spring. 

This webinar will highlight key takeaways from the upcoming paper to be released on Aug. 28. In addition, there will be a discussion with panelists about key workforce challenges for manufacturers in rural and urban areas, creative solutions that companies have implemented to address these issues as well as paths forward.

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