Innovative Manufacturers Center
Driving Manufacturing Growth and Job Creation in Central Pennsylvania
This webinar will feature two key Federal programs geared to help manufacturers and small businesses tap into hundreds of millions in grant dollars. Join us to learn about the eligibility, grant requirements, accessibility, and more! The Rural Energy for America (REAP) program is administered by the USDA and open to manufacturers in designated areas. REAP Read More
Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Job Descriptions, Recruiting, and Workforce Planning (1.5-hour, Virtual) This program starts in: Participants will learn to apply AI-driven strategies to job analysis, talent acquisition, and workforce planning, ensuring more efficient and informed decision-making in their HR practices. The future of human resources is here, and it’s powered by AI. Read More
Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Onboarding, Engagement, and Performance Management (1.5-hour, Virtual) This program starts in: This course empowers HR professionals to harness the power of AI to transform key functions like onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and compensation. Learn how to automate processes, gain actionable insights, and streamline your HR practices to drive Read More
Become a Sustainability Change Champion! This webinar is the fourth and final in a series of unique webinars that will give you tremendous insight into how to become a sustainability change agent within your organization and drive sustainability initiatives that deliver business results. This webinar provides emerging leaders with a number of examples of energy Read More
This is the first part of a two-part webinar on the Fundamentals of Smart Manufacturing & Digital Transformation. This portion of the webinar will cover smart manufacturing definitions and the importance of data including smart manufacturing (Industry 4.0) definitions and terminology, the importance of data in modern manufacturing and effective data architecture for digital readiness. Read More
This is the second part of a two-part webinar on Smart Manufacturing. This portion of the webinar will cover data driven decision making and digital transformation including data driven decision processes, developing digital twins and a digital thread, and approaching digital transformation. Register
Learn how AI can unlock the hidden potential within your organization’s vast knowledge base. This session explores how manufacturers are using AI to access the incredibly valuable insights deeply embedded in institutional knowledge for faster problem resolution and better decision-making. We’ll explore how to turn data into actionable insights and create a foundation for sustained Read More
AI-Driven Employee Relations, Development, and Retention: Building a Future-Ready Workforce (1.5-hour, Virtual) This program starts in: This course empowers HR professionals to harness AI-driven solutions for improving employee relations, learning and development, and retention. Learn how AI can automate conflict resolution, personalize training programs, and predict turnover risks, enabling you to create a more Read More
Strategic Succession Planning for Supervisors (3-hour, in-person) This program starts in: Effective succession planning is crucial for sustaining leadership and ensuring organizational continuity. This three-hour workshop equips supervisors with the tools and insights needed to identify and develop their successors. Participants will address common psychological challenges, explore strategies for evaluating potential candidates and create Read More
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training (2-day, virtual) This program starts in: What is ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training? ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training is a program designed to train individuals on how to conduct internal audits of a quality management system (QMS) based on the ISO 9001:2015 standard. ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard that Read More
SMART-PA Launch 2025 Register Join us for an engaging session designed to introduce manufacturers across Pennsylvania to the SMART-PA program and its transformative potential. Discover how smart manufacturing can revolutionize operations, improve efficiencies, and drive growth for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). Whether you’re a seasoned industry leader or exploring smart manufacturing for the first Read More
With CMMC 2.0 implementation officially underway, defense contractors need to stay ahead of the evolving compliance landscape. This session will provide the latest updates on the timeline, certification levels, and key requirements to help businesses prepare for upcoming contract obligations. Register
