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SUMMARY:Create a Winning Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintCreate a Winning Safety Culture\nA Road Map to go from Compliance to Commitment\n(3-Hr\, in-person\, Altoona\, PA)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nA great safety culture is when effort goes beyond mere compliance and becomes commitment. Compliance is what we do because must – Commitment is what we do because we want to. Even with formal programs in place\, manufacturers often struggle to get the outcomes they desire. Good leaders want to make an impact on their safety culture but often aren’t sure how to do it. They need a road map. \nThis approach is the opposite of a “Safety Cop” culture. It is designed for manufacturers who do not have a full-time safety manager\, leaders who want to invigorate their existing programs\, new managers responsible for safety\, and companies who know they can do better with making safety a bigger part of their culture. It provides a proven path for leading your company to a healthy safety culture. \nRegister now for only $189!\nRegister \nLearning Objectives\n\nLearn 3 keys to bringing change and improvement\nDiscover the links between culture\, behavior and reinforcement\nGet a practical road map for how to go from minimum compliance – to employee commitment\n\nWhy Attend\nCreating a true safety culture is about more than compliance—it’s about building commitment. This workshop will give you practical tools\, proven strategies\, and a clear road map to shift your organization from doing safety because you “have to” toward doing it because your team wants to. You’ll walk away with actionable insights into how leadership\, communication\, and reinforcement directly impact culture and results. By the end of the session\, you’ll not only understand the keys to a winning safety culture but also know how to put them into practice. \nCourse Outline\n\nLeadership drives culture\, culture drives behavior\n\nLeader’s roles\nThe links between culture\, behavior\, and results\n\n\nKeys to going from compliance to commitment\n\nPositive vs. Negative reinforcement\nAttitude follows behavior\nTell me how you measure me\, and I’ll tell you how I’ll perform\nLinks between communication and accountability\n\n\nThe written programs and beyond\n\nSafety committee influence\nNew worker orientation\nCheck sheets with purpose\nTraining\nToolbox talks\nResponders\n\n\nClosing discussion and Q&A\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is designed for: \n\nLeaders in manufacturing who want to strengthen or reinvigorate their safety programs\nManagers new to safety responsibilities looking for clarity and direction\nCompanies without a full-time safety manager who need a proven path forward\nSupervisors\, safety committee members\, and HR professionals who influence workplace culture\nOrganizations committed to continuous improvement and reducing risk before incidents happen\n\nRegister now for only $189!\nRegister \nMeet Your Presenter\nInstruction provided by IMC Business Advisor Tim Davis. Tim has over 35 years of management and operational experience in manufacturing businesses in Central and Southwestern PA. Various career roles include Operations Manager\, Safety Manager\, HR Manager\, Sales Manager\, Sales Rep\, Service Manager\, executive/business coach and trainer. His areas of expertise include employee development\, strategic planning\, people skills\, effective communication\, leadership\, safety\, time management\, sales and customer service. \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/safety-culture-altoona/
LOCATION:St. Francis Curry Innovation Center\, 1425 11th Avenue\, Altoona\, PA\, 16601\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Human Resources
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintUsing Artificial Intelligence to Support Human Resources\nFour 90-minute Virtual Sessions\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nIn the rapidly evolving landscape of human resources\, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force. HR practitioners must be aware of how AI can enhance HR practices to stay competitive\, improve efficiency\, and create a more engaged and satisfied workforce. This 4-session program explores the significance of AI in HR. AI can increase efficiency and productivity of HR operations to improve candidate experience and provide data-driven insights into decision-making and personalize employee development. \nIn this engaging program\, we will: \n\nAnalyze job roles effectively using AI tools and explore how AI enhances recruitment processes\, improving communication and candidate experience in talent acquisition.\nIdentify best practices in onboarding and employee engagement\, utilizing AI technologies to automate processes and foster a more engaging workplace environment.\nExamine the role of AI in supporting employee relations and learning & development initiatives\, focusing on strategies to improve retention and training outcomes.\nAssess the importance of HR analytics and compliance\, exploring how AI can enhance data-driven decision-making and ensure adherence to regulatory standards within HR functions.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the top thought leaders in the field.\nJoin us for only $309 to unlock the power of AI in HR\nRegister \nWebinar login will be provided approximately one week prior to each session.\nSessions:\n\nSeptember 15\, 2026 – Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Job Descriptions\, Recruiting\, and Workforce Planning\nSeptember 22\, 2026 – Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Onboarding\, Engagement\, and Performance Management\nSeptember 29\, 2026 – AI-Driven Employee Relations\, Development\, and Retention: Building a Future-Ready Workforce\nOctober 6\, 2026 – AI-Powered Analytics\, Compliance\, and Employee Assistance: Driving Data-Driven Success\n\nProgram Outline – Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Human Resources \nWho should attend:\nBusiness owners and C-suite leaders\, HR professionals at all levels\, accounting or other office personnel who often serve as the HR lead\, managers and supervisors with hiring responsibilities\, and anyone who wants to learn more about navigating current workforce trends. \nIMC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. Upon completion\, this program provides 6 PDCs – Course ID Activity 26-RCWQZ. \n \nPresenter:\nWilliam J. Rothwell\, PhD. is President of Rothwell & Associates\, Inc.\, Rothwell & Associates\, LLC\, and Rothwell & Associates Korea. He has worked full-time in human resources\, training\, and organizational development in both government and in a multinational company. He has been a consultant for over 50 multinational companies. He has served many manufacturing clients in both the U.S. and abroad. Some of his clients include Ford Motor Company\, General Motors\, Siemens\, Sony\, Phillips\, Erickson\, and HP. Dr. Rothwell is a prolific author and has published more than 130 books and authored numerous training packages\, guides\, technical reports\, and scholarly articles. He is a Distinguished Professor in the Workforce Education and Development program in the College of Education at The Pennsylvania State University. He holds top-level certifications and credentials with National SHRM and ATD. \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, Contact Us | info@imcpa.com | (570) 329-3200. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/using-ai-in-hr/
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SUMMARY:CMMC Service Providers\, MSPS\, and Shared Responsibility: Where Contractors Get Burned
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\nMany CMMC challenges arise from misunderstandings around external service providers and shared responsibility. This session will clarify what contractors remain accountable for when using MSPs\, cloud providers\, and other third parties. Learn where gaps commonly occur and how to avoid assessment delays tied to external dependencies. \nRegister \nOn the registration page\, please add IMC where asked:  What MEP or Apex Accelerator are you associated with? \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/cmmc-service-providers-msps-and-shared-responsibility-where-contractors-get-burned/
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CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification - State College
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintLean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification\nBecome the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves\n(7 session\, in-person\, State College\, PA)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to stop talking about Lean and start leading it?\nThe Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification is IMC’s powerhouse; hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers. Across seven high-impact sessions from September 23 through December 16\, you’ll learn to eliminate waste\, boost performance\, and deliver real results where it matters most: on the floor. \nThis isn’t just training. It’s transformation—with a credential to prove it. \nSeats are Limited – Secure Yours Now for Only $1\,995!\nRegister \nWhy This Program Works\n\nReal Tools\, Real Results – Go beyond buzzwords with A3 Thinking\, Value Stream Mapping\, SMED\, 5S\, and more—then use them immediately back at your plant.\nCoached to Succeed – Certified Lean experts work with you one-on-one to guide your improvement project and make sure it delivers measurable gains.\nRespected Certification – Earn your Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certificate and show leadership you’re ready to drive continuous improvement.\nCollaborate & Compete – Learn alongside peers from across the region\, swap ideas\, and push each other to raise the bar.\n\nWho Should Register\n\nFront-line supervisors\, team leaders\, and shift coordinators\nQuality\, engineering\, and continuous improvement professionals\nAnyone serious about unlocking Lean results on the shop floor\n\nGet Ready to\n\nLead change and guide teams through high-impact\, high-energy projects that produce exceptional results—impressing managers and increasing your contribution value to the business.\nStreamline your operations by identifying bottlenecks\, eliminating waste\, and transforming chaos into clarity—fast-tracking improvements leadership can see and measure.\nCommunicate like a Lean expert by confidently using data\, visuals\, and proven methods that get people aligned\, engaged\, and taking action.\nElevate your professional reputation by becoming the person who doesn’t just understand Lean—but delivers it\, owns it\, and drives it forward.\n\nLean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification Flyer \nRegister \nYour Certification Journey\nThis seven-session program has the following topical sessions: \n\nA3 Thinking & Team Communication – September 23\nValue Stream Mapping & Gemba Walks – October 7\nRoot Cause Analysis & 5S – October 21\nSMED (Quick Changeover) & Visual Controls – November 4\nOnsite Gemba & Project Coaching – November 18\nStandard Work\, Project Updates & Capstone Simulation – December 2\nFinal Project Report-out & Celebration – December 16\n\nClick here for session day details. \nWhere\nAll sessions will be held at the Technology Center in University Park\, PA (Centre County)\, with the exception of November 18\, which will be held at an IMC manufacturing client’s facility. \nInstructor\nNico de Sousa Serro\, Lean/Continuous Improvement Expert \nNico is a Lean/Continuous Improvement content expert at an IMC sister-center where he is responsible for facilitating organizational continuous improvement efforts\, implementation of Lean methodologies\, and creating Lean/CI content. This involves developing onsite collaborative solutions and training\, as well as conducting training and education courses. Nico has extensive experience in process improvement and Lean philosophy implementation\, having driven many initiatives on manufacturing plant floor settings. Nico served as the Continuous Improvement Manager at Chelten House Products and held various roles within quality\, production\, and warehousing at the Pepsi Bottling Group. Nico championed several Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives\, in addition to maintaining ISO 22000 plant quality standards. Nico holds a bachelor’s degree in business with dual concentrations in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Economics from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. Nico also holds a Green Belt Six Sigma certification from Vilanova University. \n \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/lean-mfg-level1pc-centre/
LOCATION:Innovation Park at Penn State\, 200 Technology Center\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification - Williamsport
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintLean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification\nBecome the Lean Leader Your Team Deserves\n(7 session\, in-person\, Williamsport\, PA)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nReady to stop talking about Lean and start leading it?\nThe Lean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification is IMC’s powerhouse; hands-on training program built for doers—not just dreamers. Across seven high-impact sessions from September 24 through December 17\, you’ll learn to eliminate waste\, boost performance\, and deliver real results where it matters most: on the floor. \nThis isn’t just training. It’s transformation—with a credential to prove it. \nSeats are Limited – Secure Yours Now for Only $1\,995!\nRegister \nWhy This Program Works\n\nReal Tools\, Real Results – Go beyond buzzwords with A3 Thinking\, Value Stream Mapping\, SMED\, 5S\, and more—then use them immediately back at your plant.\nCoached to Succeed – Certified Lean experts work with you one-on-one to guide your improvement project and make sure it delivers measurable gains.\nRespected Certification – Earn your Lean Manufacturing Practitioner Certificate and show leadership you’re ready to drive continuous improvement.\nCollaborate & Compete – Learn alongside peers from across the region\, swap ideas\, and push each other to raise the bar.\n\nWho Should Register\n\nFront-line supervisors\, team leaders\, and shift coordinators\nQuality\, engineering\, and continuous improvement professionals\nAnyone serious about unlocking Lean results on the shop floor\n\nGet Ready to\n\nLead change and guide teams through high-impact\, high-energy projects that produce exceptional results—impressing managers and increasing your contribution value to the business.\nStreamline your operations by identifying bottlenecks\, eliminating waste\, and transforming chaos into clarity—fast-tracking improvements leadership can see and measure.\nCommunicate like a Lean expert by confidently using data\, visuals\, and proven methods that get people aligned\, engaged\, and taking action.\nElevate your professional reputation by becoming the person who doesn’t just understand Lean—but delivers it\, owns it\, and drives it forward.\n\nLean Manufacturing Level One Practitioner Certification Flyer \nRegister \nYour Certification Journey\nThis seven-session program has the following topical sessions: \n\nA3 Thinking & Team Communication – September 24\nValue Stream Mapping & Gemba Walks – October 8\nRoot Cause Analysis & 5S – October 22\nSMED (Quick Changeover) & Visual Controls – November 5\nOnsite Gemba & Project Coaching – November 19\nStandard Work\, Project Updates & Capstone Simulation – December 3\nFinal Project Report-out & Celebration – December 17\n\nClick here for session day details. \nWhere\nAll sessions will be held at the IMC’s offices located at 1127 W. 4th Street\, Williamsport\, with the exception of November 19\, which will be held at an IMC manufacturing client’s facility. \nInstructor\nNico de Sousa Serro\, Lean/Continuous Improvement Expert \nNico is a Lean/Continuous Improvement content expert at an IMC sister-center where he is responsible for facilitating organizational continuous improvement efforts\, implementation of Lean methodologies\, and creating Lean/CI content. This involves developing onsite collaborative solutions and training\, as well as conducting training and education courses. Nico has extensive experience in process improvement and Lean philosophy implementation\, having driven many initiatives on manufacturing plant floor settings. Nico served as the Continuous Improvement Manager at Chelten House Products and held various roles within quality\, production\, and warehousing at the Pepsi Bottling Group. Nico championed several Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives\, in addition to maintaining ISO 22000 plant quality standards. Nico holds a bachelor’s degree in business with dual concentrations in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Economics from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. Nico also holds a Green Belt Six Sigma certification from Vilanova University. \n \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/lean-mfg-level1pc-lyco/
LOCATION:IMC\, 1127 W. 4th St.\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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SUMMARY:Create a Winning Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintCreate a Winning Safety Culture\nA Road Map to Go from Compliance to Commitment\n(3-Hr\, in-person\, Williamsport\, PA)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nA great safety culture is when effort goes beyond mere compliance and becomes commitment. Compliance is what we do because must – Commitment is what we do because we want to. Even with formal programs in place\, manufacturers often struggle to get the outcomes they desire. Good leaders want to make an impact on their safety culture but often aren’t sure how to do it. They need a road map. \nThis approach is the opposite of a “Safety Cop” culture. It is designed for manufacturers who do not have a full-time safety manager\, leaders who want to invigorate their existing programs\, new managers responsible for safety\, and companies who know they can do better with making safety a bigger part of their culture. It provides a proven path for leading your company to a healthy safety culture. \nRegister now for only $189!\nRegister \nLearning Objectives\n\nLearn 3 keys to bringing change and improvement\nDiscover the links between culture\, behavior and reinforcement\nGet a practical road map for how to go from minimum compliance – to employee commitment\n\nWhy Attend\nCreating a true safety culture is about more than compliance—it’s about building commitment. This workshop will give you practical tools\, proven strategies\, and a clear road map to shift your organization from doing safety because you “have to” toward doing it because your team wants to. You’ll walk away with actionable insights into how leadership\, communication\, and reinforcement directly impact culture and results. By the end of the session\, you’ll not only understand the keys to a winning safety culture but also know how to put them into practice. \nCourse Outline\n\nLeadership drives culture\, culture drives behavior\n\nLeader’s roles\nThe links between culture\, behavior\, and results\n\n\nKeys to going from compliance to commitment\n\nPositive vs. Negative reinforcement\nAttitude follows behavior\nTell me how you measure me\, and I’ll tell you how I’ll perform\nLinks between communication and accountability\n\n\nThe written programs and beyond\n\nSafety committee influence\nNew worker orientation\nCheck sheets with purpose\nTraining\nToolbox talks\nResponders\n\n\nClosing discussion and Q&A\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is designed for: \n\nLeaders in manufacturing who want to strengthen or reinvigorate their safety programs\nManagers new to safety responsibilities looking for clarity and direction\nCompanies without a full-time safety manager who need a proven path forward\nSupervisors\, safety committee members\, and HR professionals who influence workplace culture\nOrganizations committed to continuous improvement and reducing risk before incidents happen\n\nRegister now for only $189!\nRegister \nMeet Your Presenter:\n \nInstruction provided by IMC Business Advisor Tim Davis. Tim has over 35 years of management and operational experience in manufacturing businesses in Central and Southwestern PA. Various career roles include Operations Manager\, Safety Manager\, HR Manager\, Sales Manager\, Sales Rep\, Service Manager\, executive/business coach and trainer. His areas of expertise include employee development\, strategic planning\, people skills\, effective communication\, leadership\, safety\, time management\, sales and customer service. \n  \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com. \n  \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/safety-culture-wmspt/
LOCATION:IMC\, 1127 W. 4th St.\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
CATEGORIES:IMC Events
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