Workforce development and capacity building are critical for advancing productivity and competitiveness in manufacturing. Beyond traditional strategies like apprenticeship programs, several lesser-known approaches to talent recruitment hold significant potential. Partnerships between manufacturers, educational institutions, and community organizations further bridge the gap between academic skill training and industry needs, fostering customized pathways for your company. This session will reveal the little-known secrets to implementing mentoring programs which cultivate new skilled talent as well as leadership and teamwork skills. The hidden strategies discussed will help to build a resilient workforce capable of thriving in an increasingly dynamic and automated industrial landscape.
Overview
About the Speaker
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Jeanea Lambeth
East Valley Institute of TechnologyBiography
Dr. Jeanea M. Lambeth has been serving in the public education system at the secondary and post-secondary level for over 30 years. She has experience in the workforce not only as a teacher, but as an agricultural business owner, manufacturing technician, senior scientist and a consultant. Her unique expertise in workforce development and capacity building provides insight to the professional and skill development needs of talent for the workforce.
Pricing & Registration
Early-bird Pricing Through August 1
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $155 | $175 |
| Workshops | $399 | $480 |
| Best ValueFull Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$635 | $720 |
Regular Rates After August 1
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $499 | $599 |
| Best ValueFull Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$795 | $900 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
| Sessions | Members | Non-members* |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) | FREE | FREE |
| One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) | $50 | $75 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9)* | $565 | $665 |
| Two-Day Session (W1) | $795 | $895 |
| Professional Program (W15) | $395 | $495 |
* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.