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Expo Hours
| Monday Sept. 8 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Tuesday Sept. 9 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Wednesday Sept. 10 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Thursday Sept. 11 | 9 AM — 3 PM |
Venue
McCormick Place
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
About the Expo
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place in September 2025. FABTECH provides a convenient "one stop shop" venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.
North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event
Workforce Development
F91: Aligning Performance and Growth: Integrating Reviews with Career Development in Manufacturing
*This conference session requires registration and payment. Click here to register/add session to your registration.
I will discuss the strategic integration of performance reviews with career development plans, emphasizing their role in fostering growth and retention within the manufacturing sector. This presentation will cover innovative methodologies and technologies that enhance the alignment process, including the use of personalized development plans, feedback mechanisms, and progress tracking tools. Attendees will gain insights into creating a cohesive framework where performance assessments contribute directly to individual career trajectories, ultimately leading to a more engaged and productive workforce. Practical strategies for implementing these approaches will be shared, offering attendees actionable steps to apply within their organizations, ensuring that performance reviews are not just evaluative but also instrumental in driving employee growth and organizational success.
Workforce Development Track Sponsors
About This Session
- Date: October 16, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Room: Room S-330 G
- Level: Intermediate
- Track: Workforce Development
Speaker
James Mayer
The Manufacturing Connector / Manufacturing Culture Podcast
Jim Mayer is a dynamic content creator and business coach known for his authentic and energetic approach. His company, The Manufacturing Connector, focuses on employee engagement and leadership development. Jim hosts the Manufacturing Culture Podcast and the YouTube show The Manufacturing Connector, highlighting stories of people, companies, and solutions that drive cultural change and innovation. His work showcases how manufacturing can positively impact local communities and create sustainable career paths.
FABTECH Conference
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $499 | $599 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference
| CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference
| AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||
2025 Platinum Sponsors
