Manufacturing Workforce Summit

Join us on May 7 for the Manufacturing Workforce Summit, a free one-day conference that explores solutions to two of our most persistent industry challenges: Growing and maintaining a skilled workforce and a supply chain that can meet the increasing demands of the Defense industry.

This conference offers manufacturers—regardless of your focus—the chance to connect with peers, community partners, educational professionals, and subject matter experts to discover ways to advance your business.

Attendees will:

• Learn best practices for talent development and what the region is doing to grow the pipeline of skilled workers
• Understand the needs of the military-connected community to identify potential growth strategies for your business
• Participate in coordinated matchmaking between prime contractors and manufacturers to unlock business opportunities
• Network to develop potential partnerships and find new ways to attract workers

This event will take place at NextCorps. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Event Agenda:

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM – Registration and Breakfast

8:30 AM to 8:45 AM - Welcome

8:45 AM to 9:15 AM - Overview of U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Mission

• Josh Cramer - BlueForge Alliance - Workforce Development

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM – Best Practices in Workforce Development

• Rich Turner - RTMA - Moderator
• Christina Pierce - Mersen - Apprenticeships
• Ale Mendoza - Optimax - Quality Jobs Toolkit
• Tyrone Reaves - YAMTEP - Reducing Barriers to Work (Transportation)

10:00 AM to 10:15 AM - BREAK & Networking

10:15 AM to 11:00 AM – Partnerships Driving Regional Workforce Development

• Mike Marvin and Kathleen Martin – NextCorps Moderators
• Make It Panelists - (Speakers to be announced)
• Dave Seeley - Rochester Works - Workforce Overview

11:00 AM to 11:45 AM – Supplier Opportunities for the US Navy Maritime Industrial Base

• Speaker to be announced

11:45 AM to 12:45 PM – LUNCH & Networking

12:45 PM to 1:30 PM – Navigating the Region’s Supply Base

• Anna Vulaj Fitzsimmons, Monroe County/Finger Lakes Apex Accelerator

1:30 PM to 2:15 PM – Building a Nationwide Network of Suppliers and Workers for our Military’s Technology Future

• Beth Deuermeyer – BlueForge Alliance

2:15 PM to 2:30 PM - BREAK & Networking

2:30 PM to 3:15 PM – Opportunities for Workforce Development Funding, Collaboration, and Growth

• Empire State Development
• Monroe 2 BOCES - Center for Workforce Development
• Small Business Development Center
• Monroe County Economic Development

3:30 PM – Event concludes

Host or Publisher NextCorps