IGNITE YOUR FUTURE: Automation and Workforce Solutions for Manufacturers

7500 South Pulaski Road,Chicago IL 60652

28 October, 2021

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Join IMEC and Daley College for strategies and opportunities for manufacturers to embrace automation and overcome the workforce skills gap. Insights for Small and Midsized Manufacturers in Chicago to Overcome the Skilled Worker ShortageYou are not alone if you are struggling to address the skills gap through workforce initiatives and innovative automation technologies. Across the manufacturing industry, the workforce skills gap is a significant challenge for most companies – but there are strategies and opportunities to face it head-on. Join us at Richard J. Daley College to learn from other manufacturing leaders who have identified ways to address the skills gap and hiring challenges. AGENDAPanel 1: Incorporating Automation to Increase Production Manufacturers will discuss how automation is one component for resolving the workforce gap for manufacturers of all sizes – without replacing existing team members.Panel 2: Find – or Create – Your Workforce Learn how a sample of Chicago manufacturers are using nontraditional avenues to recruit, onboard, and retain employees.Lunch, provided by Huntington Bank Tour Explore the new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Lab at the Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Center of Richard J. Daley College.Networking Connect with panelists and attendees.Presented in partnership by: IMEC is a team of improvement specialists and technicians dedicated to providing organizations in Illinois with the tools and techniques to create sustainable competitive futures. The experienced, hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan, implement, and excel critical business improvements in the areas of Leadership, Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operations, and Workforce.