Manufacturing Workforce Summit

NextCorps is a nonprofit catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation-based economic development. We apply business expertise and network connections to aid in the formation and profitable growth of companies in the Rochester area and the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York.

NextCorps

Build your skilled workforce and unlock supply chain opportunities to fuel your company’s growth.

The Manufacturing Workforce Summit is a free, one‑day conference exploring solutions to two of the most pressing challenges in industry: Building and sustaining a skilled workforce, and developing a supply chain capable of meeting the growing demands of the semiconductor and defense sector.This event brings together manufacturers of all sizes and specialties with peers, community partners, educators, and subject matter experts to discover strategies that will help your business grow and adapt.Join us for the Summit to:<ul><li>Learn proven approaches to talent development and how our region is expanding the skilled‑worker pipeline.</li><li>Gain insight into the needs of the military‑connected community and how they can inform your company’s growth strategy.</li><li>Take part in coordinated matchmaking between prime contractors and manufacturers to unlock business opportunities.</li><li>Network with potential partners and identify new ways to attract and retain workers.</li></ul>This event will take place at NextCorps, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY, MAY 26 AT 12:00 PM. <h4>EVENT AGENDA</h4>8:00-8:30 AM – Check-in, breakfast, &amp; networking8:30-8:45 AM - Welcome / opening remarks (Jim Senall, NextCorps)8:45-9:45 AM - Building Talent Pipelines for Advanced Manufacturing (Rochester Technology Manufacturing Association)<ul><li>Ruth Thompson, Pre-Apprenticeship &amp; Training Manager, RTMA</li><li>Bill Rotenberg, Director of Workforce Development, RTMA</li></ul>9:45-10:30 AM - U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Programs &amp; Opportunities<ul><li>John P. Nugent III (Jack), Workforce Lead, NY/NJ Region, U.S. Navy SIB Program Office</li><li>Other speakers TBA</li></ul>10:30-10:45 AM - BREAK10:45-11:05 AM – Step Up Resources for NY I-SMART Corridor Tech Hub<ul><li>Paola Viera-Rizzo, Director of Workforce Innovation, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce</li><li>Grace Carlic, Director of Industry Partnerships, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce</li></ul>11:05-11:15 AM – Made In America Initiative – Resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration<ul><li>Virginia Smith, Deputy District Director U.S. Small Business Administration</li></ul>11:15 AM - 12:00 PM – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications for Manufacturers<ul><li>Punit Shetty, Principal Consultant &amp; Certified Manager of Quality &amp; Organizational Excellence, AMT</li></ul>12:00-1:00 PM – LUNCHPost-lunch remarks – Rich Turner, Executive Director, Rochester Technology Manufacturing Association1:00-1:30 PM – Complying with Government Contracts: Resources for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification<ul><li>Anna Vulaj, Program Director, MCUNY APEX Accelerator</li><li>Annette Brenner, Director, Growth Services, NextCorps</li></ul>1:30-2:00 PM - Exploring Pipelines to Veterans for Manufacturing Careers<ul><li>Scott Quick, Founder &amp; Executive Director, Forged by Valor</li></ul>2:00-2:45 PM - Addressing Your Top People Challenges: Finding, Engaging, and Retaining Talent<ul><li>Marge McGee, Shift Program Coordinator, RochesterWorks Shift Program</li><li>Jennifer Ayotte, Human Resources Manager, Jamestown Container Companies</li><li>Angela Copie, President, Archival Methods</li></ul>2:45-3:15 PM - Innovation in Growing the Manufacturing Workforce (Clean Jobs Collaborative)<ul><li>Shawn Goburn, CEO, SRGMF, Alive + Well NY</li><li>Rodric Cox-Cooper, Regional Director for Rochester &amp; Genesee Valley, Workforce Development Institute</li><li>Chris Suozzi, Executive VP of Business &amp; Workforce Development, Genesee County</li><li>MODERATOR: Mike Marvin, Program Manager, Clean Jobs Collaborative, NextCorps</li></ul>3:15-3:30 PM - BREAK3:30-4:30 PM - Beyond the Sketch: New Product Development Resources for Manufacturers<ul><li>Ben Zombek, CEO &amp; Industrial Designer, BZDesign</li><li>Michael Spaeth, HW Technical Product Manager, Kodak Alaris</li><li>Chris Inzinga, Vice President, Business Development, Marketing &amp; IT, Omega TMM</li><li>Michael Bernitt, VP of Operations/General Manager, Omega TMM</li><li>MODERATOR: Annette Brenner, Director, Growth Services, NextCorps</li></ul>

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