Welcome to the Solutions Center

Unlock the future of manufacturing talent with the MI’s Solutions Center. This new initiative will provide manufacturers innovative resources and opportunities to access solutions to tackle the challenges of recruiting, training, and retaining talent in today’s competitive landscape. 

Join us each month for an engaging virtual learning series, which will include workshops and webinars that dive into pressing workforce issues facing the manufacturing industry. The Solutions Center will feature expert speakers, insights, and strategies to help you enhance your workforce. Whether you are looking to refine your recruitment strategies, develop effective training programs, or implement creative retention strategies.  

Why Attend? 

• Actionable Solutions and Insights: Walk away with strategies you can implement immediately in your organization.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from industry leaders and specialists who share their knowledge and experiences.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers facing similar challenges and share best practices. 

Preview: Upcoming Workshops 

Starting in January, the learning series will rotate through topics aligning with the recruit, train, and retain themes. Some topics that will be covered include:  

• How to Recruit Refugees into the Manufacturing Workforce 
• Upskilling and Reskilling Incumbent Workers 
• Using Flexible Work Arrangements to Retain Talent 
• The Long Game: Convincing Students to Consider Manufacturing  
• Providing Leadership Development Opportunities for the Front-line 
• How can Manufacturers Support a Multi-Generational Workforce?  

While some topics are solidified, the MI is seeking more information from manufacturers and solution providers on up-to-date and relevant topics. Please fill out this short form to provide feedback.