Manufacturers are invited to learn from your peers in the industry and share best practices!

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Discussion includes:

• Manufacturers who have utilized traditional workforce resources, including the advantages of working with the Technical College System of Georgia, the benefits, determining roles that are needed and implementation of development.
• Utilizing workforce investment training such as US DOL Apprenticeships, ESL and Customized Maintenance Training.
• Manufacturers who have engaged alternative workforce development pipelines within their operations to strengthen internal and external pipelines.
• Recruiting and career pathway mapping strategies for high school students.
• Monetary incentives available for manufacturers incorporating apprenticeships, alternative workforce pipelines, training and internships into their workforce.
• Legal guidelines for including high school students in your workforce pipeline.
• Speakers include leadership with manufacturing companies, the TCSG, and alternative workforce development organizations. 
  
  SPEAKERS:
  
  Developing the Pipeline – Manufacturing Community Resources
• Mary Carson, HR Manager, Toyota-Denso Compressor Georgia
• Tim Miller, Senior Manager Training, Kubota
• Terry Spicer, Community Relations & Development Leader, Kings Hawaiian
• Discussion Leader: Lisa Winton, CEO, Winton Machine
  
  Developing the Pipeline – Creating Alternative Pipelines
• Dr. Jodi Ford, Director of Career Technical & Higher Education, Georgia Department of Corrections
• Ann Hall, HR Manager, CKS Packaging
• Dean Paul Hart, President, Compac Industries
• Abe Heller, Director First Step Staffing
• Jairo De Jesus, Senior Director of Operations, Sugar Bowl Bakery
• Michael McCullough, SVP Supply Chain, WellStar
• Pat Royak, Board Member, Tommy Nobis Center
• Michael Thompson, Owner, Amplio
• John Zegers, Region Manager, GA MEP
• Discussion Leader: Kim Wallace, President East Coast Region, Employbridge
  
  Legal Considerations for Incorporating High School Students in Your Manufacturing Workforce
• Michelle Johnson, Partner, Nelson Mullins
  
  2023 Georgia Manufacturing Workforce Needs Report
• Stephanie Scearce, Director of Workforce Development, Georgia Association of Manufacturers
  
  Developing the Pipeline – Engaging Students in Your Community
• Matthew Chester, Learning & Development Leader, BTD Manufacturing
• Gale Dale, HR Manager, John Souls Foods
• Jeynci Galo, PSM Coordinator, John Souls Foods
• Cole Kaminski, Talent Acquisiton Specialist, Kubota
• Janet Jackson, HR Manager, BTD Manufacturing
• Jason Lemley, Director of Community Engagement, Lumpkin County Schools
• Paula Cooper, WBL Coordinator/CTAE, Lumpkin County Schools
• Discussion Leader: Cory Addison, Director of Business & Industry Training, Lanier Technical College
  
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  Next Generation Manufacturing Events are open to executives, senior management and directors of manufacturing companies unless otherwise noted.