Events
HMA Military to Manufacturing Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Career Fair
Connect directly with manufacturers hiring military talent at the Heroes MAKE America Military to Manufacturing Career Fair at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Building Disability-Friendly Careers in Manufacturing
Join Beth Sirull of the National Organization on Disability and Michelle Barnhart of The Timken Company for a conversation on the business case for disability inclusion.
THURSDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
2026 Workforce Summit
HMA Military to Manufacturing Columbus, GA, Career Fair
Connect directly with manufacturers hiring military talent at the Heroes MAKE America Military to Manufacturing Career Fair in Columbus, Georgia.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
2027 STEP Ahead Awards Gala
The 2027 STEP Ahead Awards will be celebrated in Washington, D.C., on April 15, 2027.
Employee Recognition: Leveraging the STEP Ahead Awards to Celebrate Talent
Experienced STEP Ahead nominators share what makes a nomination stand out and how to use the Awards to recognize talent.
TUESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
MFG Day 2026: Spread the Word—Messaging Strategies to Amplify MFG Day
Practical messaging strategies to expand your reach, connect your local efforts to the national MFG Day story and inspire others to get involved.
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Beyond the Resume: Making Military Skills Visible Across the Talent Lifecycle
How skills-first practices help manufacturers uncover hidden capabilities in their military-connected workforce.
FRIDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Military to Manufacturing Fort Hood Career Fair – Employer Registration
WEDNESDAY 10:00 am – 2:00 pmPreventing Burnout While Caring for Others
A Solution Series webinar for manufacturing leaders on recognizing and preventing burnout among employees who spend their days caring for and supporting others.
WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Open Doors, Open Futures: Inside Successful MFG Day Events
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2026 FAME National Conference
Join the MI for discussions on manufacturing workforce development, skills training, and best practices.
TUESDAY 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2026 STEP Ahead Awards and Leadership Conference
MFG Day 2026: Plan Your Event—Expand Your Impact
THURSDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmA New Start, A Stronger Workforce: Second Chance Stories from the Plant Floor
WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
