Attract, Engage, and Retain to Sustain Success with Tooling U-SME

Details
Start Date
November 10, 2026
Duration
1 Hour Webinar
Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location
Virtual
Price
Free
Instructor
ToolingU SME

Building a strong manufacturing workforce takes more than filling open positions. Manufacturers need strategies to attract the right people, keep employees engaged, and retain the talent they need for long-term success.

Join DVIRC and Tooling U-SME for a practical discussion on how manufacturers across Pennsylvania and nationwide are responding to today’s workforce challenges.

This webinar will explore recent retention findings, the different expectations and motivations shaping today’s multigenerational workforce, and actionable strategies manufacturers can use to become employers of choice. We’ll take a closer look at what younger generations value in the workplace while also addressing policies and engagement practices that can strengthen retention across your entire workforce.

What You’ll Learn

During this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • Key findings and takeaways from recent workforce retention research
  • What motivates younger generations in today’s manufacturing workforce
  • Strategies for attracting the next generation of manufacturing talent
  • Practical approaches to improving employee engagement and retention
  • How workplace policies and practices are evolving to meet employee expectations
  • Workforce development strategies that can help your company remain competitive

Who This Webinar Is For

This webinar is designed for manufacturing professionals responsible for building, leading, and developing their workforce, including:

  • Owners and executives
  • Operations and plant leaders
  • Human resources professionals
  • Department managers
  • Supervisors and frontline leaders
  • Workforce development and training professionals

Whether you are struggling to recruit new employees, looking to reduce turnover, or working to strengthen your company’s overall workforce strategy, this session will provide practical ideas you can put to work.

About the Speaker

Denise Cowburn
Senior Client Executive, Tooling U-SME

Denise Cowburn specializes in workforce development for Tooling U-SME. Her manufacturing experience enables her to help organizations implement workforce development best practices and facilitate workshops for manufacturers of all sizes across the country.

For nearly 90 years, Tooling U-SME has provided manufacturers with training, tools, and resources designed to develop their workforce and support long-term success.

Webinar Bonus

Want to explore additional training opportunities after the webinar? Tooling U-SME offers more than 600 courses across 40+ departments.

Schedule a 20-minute demo following the webinar and receive a 30-day all-access free trial of Tooling U-SME.

Build a workforce that can sustain your company’s success. Register today.