The post-pandemic labor market has compounded a long-acknowledged skills gap in the manufacturing and fabrication industries. Unfortunately, traditional recruitment tactics have proved ineffective, leading to lost productivity and wage inflation. To compete in today’s challenging business environment, companies of all sizes must evolve their recruitment strategy and position themselves as an employer of choice. Led by nationally recognized marketing and human resources professionals, the presentation will cover the basics of employer branding and provide examples of how this proactive approach is one of the most effective, cost-efficient strategies for attracting and retaining skilled talent, even in a tight labor market.
Wayforward Associates
Prior to launching Wayforward in 2021, Snyder was President of American Brass, where he led this 600-employee heavy manufacturing group to its first profitable operating result in several years. His legacy is colored by a complete re-imagining of product strategy, instituting an effective and management team, and cultivation of an engaged workforce relationship. Since then, he has been overcoming internal obstacles and driving profitability via human systems for his clients..
Riveter Design
Lauren has two decades of strategic brand leadership in industrial and metal fabrication, guiding clients through challenges and opportunities associated with rapid growth, M&A, product launches, and recruitment. She’s earned a reputation as a savvy strategist and a trusted advocate for her clients while developing a new model for creative collaboration – the micro-agency. She co-owns the boutique marketing firm Riveter Design and collaborates with Wayforward on employer branding initiatives.
Tracks: 3D/Additive, Automation, Cutting, Laser, Forming & Fabricating, Job Shop, Lean, Management, Marketing & Sales, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping, Workforce Development
Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
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Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
Workshops | $499 | $599 |
Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
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1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
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One-Hour Sessions (W7, W8) | FREE | FREE |
Two-Hour Sessions (W1, W2, W12, W13, W14) | $95 | $150 |
Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
Half-Day Sessions (W3, W10, W15) | $345 | $430 |
Full-Day Sessions (W4, W6, W9, W11) | $565 | $665 |
Professional Program (W16) | $395 | $495 |
*Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership. |
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