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Introducing the 2022 Plant Services class of young professionals

Sheila Kennedy says attracting young workers can be a challenge but those who find a career in industry tend to thrive and grow.
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2nd annual Plant Services class of young professionals

Sheila Kennedy says the future of industry is safe in the hands of the 2nd annual Plant Services class of young professionals.
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“We always know that things need to be fixed”

Learn what is motivating the next generation of MRO professionals to enter the industry.
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Workforce Development

Manufacturers: Seek out diverse workers and commit to mentoring programs

Custom manufacturing COO Karla Trotman shares her strategy for making STEM fields more accessible.
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How do we make our workplace more diverse and inclusive?

How do we champion diverse talent; how do we drive systemic change; and how do we support the leadership commitment?
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Why apprenticeships, outreach, diversity speak to the next generation of manufacturing leaders

Need to attract the next generation of engineering talent? Showcase the paths available in your company, and understand younger workers’ priorities (including a workplace where...
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Putman Media announces the 2019 class of Influential Women in Manufacturing

27 manufacturing leaders—among more than 120 women nominated by their peers and others they've inspired—join the ranks of Influential Women in Manufacturing
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Gender diversity is good for business

Women are a vital part of solving U.S. manufacturing’s skills and leadership gaps.
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IWIM 2019: Recognize a game-changer in your organization

Who should be a member of the 2019 class of Influential Women in Manufacturing? Nominate a colleague or associate today.
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To Washington, from the Motor City, with manufacturing street cred

Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan worked on manufacturing policy as an appointee under President Obama. Now she’s back in Washington, elected by suburban Detroit voters and with ...
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Advice from an Influential Woman in Manufacturing: Rendela K. Wenzel, Eli Lilly

Rendela Wenzel, a 2018 Influential Women in Manufacturing honoree, discusses keys to manufacturing’s future.
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STEM Education

'Oh, wow, look what she did' — Increasing gender equity in manufacturing

In this Big Picture Interview, Amanda Saam explains why she left an industry job for a teaching role.
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Industrial Training

Why retaining women in manufacturing matters

In this installment of Automation Zone, if you are scrambling to build your talent pipeline, keep the women who are on your team.
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Advice from an Influential Woman in Manufacturing: 9 questions with Rachelle Howard, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Rachelle Howard, a 2018 Influential Women in Manufacturing honoree, discusses life in the pharmaceutical industry and offers advice for future generations.
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Lessons in manufacturing workforce management from 'Thomas and Friends'

What anthropomorphic trains can teach industrial workplaces about the need to communicate
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Expanding and maintaining diversity in manufacturing: Ideas and best practices

Where and how a company recruits matters, and the job isn't done when new hires walk through the door