Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Innovation in Central Pennsylvania
Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program begins in: What is Root Cause Analysis? When you pull weeds out of your yard or garden, what happens when you don’t get the roots? The weeds grow back. Likewise, when we solve a problem only at a symptom level, not at the Read More
How to Give Effective Performance Reviews (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in: Performance reviews shouldn’t feel like a dreaded annual chore—they’re a powerful opportunity to grow your people, strengthen your team, and drive productivity. In this high-energy, 3-hour program, manufacturing supervisors will learn how to turn evaluations into a practical, motivating, and Read More
Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification (7 session, in-person program held in Centre County, PA) This program starts in: Become the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves Ready to stop talking about Lean and start leading it? The Lean Manufacturing Level 1 Practitioner Certificate is IMC’s powerhouse, hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers. Across Read More
Mastering Equipment Troubleshooting (3-day, in-person) This program starts in: This intensive, interactive program provides participants with skills, methods, and confidence to systematically identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment problems. Using real-world examples and shop-floor exercises, the training builds troubleshooting capability that minimizes downtime, improves equipment reliability, and increases productivity. Register now for only $1,295 per Read More
OSHA 10-Hour (in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program has been cancelled but click here for information about our next OSHA 10-Hour program in May. The OSHA 10-Hour training for manufacturers is designed to give workers a clear understanding of common workplace hazards and the best practices to prevent them. Participants will also gain foundational knowledge Read More
10 Reasons to Adopt AI Agentic Systems (1-hour, Webinar) Manufacturers are facing a perfect storm: experienced employees are retiring, skill gaps are widening, operational complexity is increasing, and pressure for efficiency continues to mount. At the same time, AI is rapidly reshaping how work gets done across industries—including manufacturing. AI agentic systems—AI that can Read More
10 Reasons to Adopt AI Agentic Systems (1-hour, Webinar) Manufacturers are facing a perfect storm: experienced employees are retiring, skill gaps are widening, operational complexity is increasing, and pressure for efficiency continues to mount. At the same time, AI is rapidly reshaping how work gets done across industries—including manufacturing. AI agentic systems—AI that can Read More
OSHA 10-Hour (in-person, Altoona, PA) The OSHA 10-Hour training for manufacturers is designed to give workers a clear understanding of common workplace hazards and the best practices to prevent them. Participants will also gain foundational knowledge of how OSHA operates, along with an overview of employee rights and employer responsibilities in maintaining a safe Read More
Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics Event Postponed until October 8th. Visit https://imcpa.com/event/lean-basics-altoona/ to register IMC's Exploring Lean Manufacturing Basics, 3-hour introductory program, provides participants with a foundational understanding of Lean Manufacturing. Join us May 28th to explore the basic concepts behind Lean thinking and how it supports efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Read More
How to Give Effective Performance Reviews (3-Hr, in-person, Williamsport, PA) This program starts in: Performance reviews shouldn’t feel like a dreaded annual chore—they’re a powerful opportunity to grow your people, strengthen your team, and drive productivity. Join us June 9th for this high-energy, 3-hour program, where manufacturing supervisors will learn how to turn evaluations Read More
AI is already influencing how prospects find, evaluate, and choose suppliers—often in ways manufacturers don’t immediately see. This complimentary webinar cuts through the noise to show how AI can support your marketing and sales efforts today, using tools and approaches that don’t require technical expertise or massive budgets.
ISO 9001:2026 Is Coming, Are You Ready? (1-Hr, virtual) This program starts in: ISO 9001:2026 Is Coming! Join IMC for this complimentary webinar where we will review the anticipated revisions for ISO 9001:2026 and discuss what they could mean for YOUR organization. Register now for our no-cost webinar! Register Webinar login will be provided Read More
