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Innovative Concepts to Address Workforce Problems in Manufacturing and Distribution

March 02, 2017

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Innovative Concepts to Address Workforce Problems in Manufacturing and Distribution

It is becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers and distributors to find, develop and retain a skilled workforce. Please join us to learn how leading employers have successfully developed innovative solutions to address these challenges.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: Learn how local companies partner with educational providers and other employers to develop and implement long-term training programs for highly-skilled workers.

Moderator: Carolin McCaffrey, Festo

Panelists:

  • Peter Feil – Vice President/General Manager, STOBER Drives
  • John Baines – President, HAHN Automation; Co-Chair of Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition; Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board
  • Yannick Schilly – Vice President of Operations, Festo
  • Stephen Tucker – Director of Industry Partnerships, Partners for a Competitive Workforce

WORKFORCE INCLUSION: Build a motivated and reliable workforce by including people with disabilities.

Moderator: Kai Bitter, Frost Brown Todd 

Panelists:

  • Fabian Schmahl – President and CEO, ThyssenKrupp Bilstein
  • Reuben Shaffer – Chief Diversity Officer, Kroger
  • Susan Brownknight – Executive Director, Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD)

Co-sponsored by:

FESTO