Webinar

Strengthening the Manufacturing Industry: Recruit, Re-Train, and Retain Valuable Workforce Talent

Jul 22, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Overview

Manufacturing employers are navigating an evolving landscape in recruiting and maintaining a skilled workforce. Demand for talent remains high, encouraging many manufacturers to focus on retaining experienced workers, investing in upskilling and reskilling efforts, and strengthening pathways to long-term workforce sustainability. Expanding outreach to a wider range of qualified workers, including Americans with disabilities, is becoming an increasingly valuable strategy for building a stable and reliable manufacturing workforce.

Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) and a representative from the Manufacturing Institute for a free webinar exploring today’s manufacturing landscape. This session will highlight emerging trends and share practical strategies manufacturers can use to strengthen retention, support employee development, and broaden recruitment pipelines. The discussion will also examine how employing people with disabilities, providing effective workplace supports, and offering reskilling opportunities can help employers retain valuable talent and promote long-term workforce stability.

What You Will Learn

Current industry trends related to recruitment and retention
Strategies, including upskilling and reskilling, that support long-term workforce stability
Workplace supports that help workers with disabilities remain and succeed in manufacturing roles
Practical tools and resources employers can use to strengthen workforce pipelines and retain valuable talent

Featured Speakers

Ellice Switzer, Extension Associate, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Jordan Morang, Director, Workforce Innovation & Policy, Manufacturing Institute

Real-time captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. Please request any additional accommodations via the registration form.

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