Workforce in Focus

Strategies to Grow Talent from Within

As manufacturers work to fill critical roles, many are finding that the most effective solution is already on their team: investing in current employees. According to Gallup and Workhuman, that 60% of workers who recently learned a new skill did so because it helped them do their job more effectively, and 51% saw it as an opportunity to learn and grow. This Solution Series virtual event will show how manufacturers can turn learning into a growth engine by turning to incumbent upskilling to unlock hidden potential, boost retention, and build resilient talent pipelines from within.

Join us for a highly interactive 60-minute webinar featuring insights from Leslie Cantu of Toyotetsu Texas and Steven Cross of Logan Aluminum. You’ll hear how their facilities are integrating learners into operations, building mentorship culture and scaling talent development through strategic partnerships.

What participants will learn:

  • The business case for upskilling, including ROI and cost comparisons

  • Operational strategies for integrating learners without disrupting productivity

  • How to build a culture of learning that supports continuous development

  • Ways to scale work and learn programs through education partnerships and funding

  • Real-world success stories from the plant floor

Whether you’re just dipping your toe into work and learn models or already knee-deep in talent development, this session delivers what manufacturers really need—real strategies, real stories, and real results. Walk away with fresh ideas, proven tools, and the confidence to grow your workforce from the inside out.