How Apprenticeships Can Strengthen Your Manufacturing Workforce

About this event

Explore how registered apprenticeship programs can help manufacturers develop talent, strengthen retention, and build a more skilled workforce.

Finding and retaining skilled employees remains a challenge for manufacturers. Registered apprenticeship programs offer a practical way to develop talent, build skills around business needs, and create clearer pathways for employees to grow within your organization.

Join Polaris MEP in partnership with Apprenticeship RI, workforce development partners, and Rhode Island manufacturers for a discussion on apprenticeship opportunities, lessons learned from successful programs in New York, and practical insights from manufacturers already engaged in workforce development.

Whether you’re exploring apprenticeships for the first time or looking for ways to strengthen your existing workforce strategy, this session will help you better understand the opportunities, considerations, and resources available to your business.

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Check-in & Networking at 8:00am

Program begins at 8:45amNetworking arrivalWelcomeBrief overview of apprenticeshipAnnouncement of limited time “Apprenticeship Challenge” for manufacturersBest practices from New YorkPanel of ExpertsQ & A

Apprenticeships can be an important part of a long-term workforce strategy, helping manufacturers develop the skills their businesses need while investing in employee growth.

Join the conversation to learn what’s possible, hear from peers, and explore whether apprenticeship is the right fit for your organization.