Events
11
February 2026
Zooming Ahead: Mastering Virtual Career Fairs and Employer Engagement
WEDNESDAY 15:00:00 – 16:00:00
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Workshop
03
February 2026
Greater Kansas City Veterans Career Fair – Job Seeker Registration
TUESDAY 09:00:00 – 13:00:00
Overland Park Convention Center
03
February 2026
Greater Kansas City Veterans Career Fair – Employer Registration
TUESDAY 09:00:00 – 13:00:00
Overland Park Convention Center
21
January 2026
Heroes Connect: SEMI
WEDNESDAY 15:00:00 – 16:00:00
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
14
January 2026
Onboarding with Intention: Uncover What New Hires Need to Succeed
WEDNESDAY 13:00:00 – 14:00:00
Virtual Event
17
December 2025
Empowering Manufacturing Families: Child Care Solutions That Work
WEDNESDAY 13:00:00 – 14:00:00
Virtual Event
10
December 2025
Innovators Quest Information Session
WEDNESDAY 13:00:00 – 14:00:00
Innovation Unlocked: Connecting Students to Manufacturing One Quest at a Time
08
December 2025
Heroes MAKE America SkillBridge Information Session
MONDAY 12:30:00 – 13:00:00
Virtual Information Session
08
December 2025
Heroes MAKE America for Manufacturers
MONDAY 15:30:00 – 16:30:00
Virtual Information Session
05
November 2025
Validated Skills: Translating Military Experience to Manufacturing Careers
WEDNESDAY 13:00:00 – 14:00:00
Virtual Event
29
October 2025
Heroes Connect: The Kinetic Group
WEDNESDAY 15:00:00 – 16:00:00
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
20–22
October 2025
2025 workforce summit
Manufacturing Institute’s Workforce Summit returns Oct. 20-22 in Charlotte, bringing manufacturers, educators and partners together to share talent solutions and workforce strategies. Early bird registration is $825 through July 15.
The Westin Charlotte
15
October 2025
Heroes Connect: Lilly
WEDNESDAY 15:00:00 – 16:00:00
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
08
October 2025
Heroes Connect: Atlas Copco Group
WEDNESDAY 15:00:00 – 16:00:00
Military to Manufacturing Virtual Engagement
30
September 2025
Grow from Within: The Power of Upskilling Incumbent Talent
Join the MI for a virtual discussion on upskilling and internal talent development, featuring how manufacturers build career pathways, mentorship, and aligned workforce strategies to drive performance, retention, and long-term growth.
TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmFeatured Speakers:
- Leslie Cantu, Vice President of Administration, Toyotetsu Texas
- Steven Cross, Utilities and Reliability Leader, Logan Aluminum
30
September 2025
Grow from Within: The Power of Upskilling Incumbent Talent
TUESDAY 13:00:00 – 14:00:00
Virtual Event
