The workforce gap in the industrial metals industry and the broader manufacturing sector is a real concern. But what if we told you there is a pool of skilled, reliable, and driven workers that your company may be overlooking? And that there are programs out there to connect you to these workers?

Join MSCI for a free webinar to learn more about The Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes MAKE America initiative, which builds connections between the military community and the manufacturing industry.

For veterans, Heroes MAKE America offers the opportunity to learn about the manufacturing industry and earn industry-recognized certifications necessary to establish a fulfilling career in manufacturing.

For companies, the program offers pathways to connect with the military community to attract and hire military talent. This includes Heroes MAKE America resume distribution, onsite and virtual career fairs, and in-person facility tours. These tours offer veterans and military spouses the opportunity to learn about the company’s operations, culture, careers, and its commitment to supporting the military community.

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Human resources and talent management team members, leaders, and anyone interested in how to fill jobs and skills gaps at their company.

OUR PRESENTER: AMY THOMAS

Amy Thomas is the National Director, Heroes MAKE America at the Manufacturing Institute, the nonprofit affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). In her role, she oversees the growth and expansion opportunities for Heroes MAKE America. As a Marine Corps veteran spouse herself, Thomas is dedicated to directly connecting the manufacturing industry with the military community to help more veterans and military spouses secure rewarding careers in manufacturing.

Before joining the Manufacturing Institute, Thomas was the Program and Events Development Specialist for Grantham University in Lenexa, Kansas. At Grantham, she also specialized in producing programs to assist our nation’s transitioning military members and veterans.

Thomas is a former executive board member for the Honor Flight Network of Kansas City and the Council for College and Military Educators. She is a proud fourth-generation graduate of the University of Kansas.  She and her husband, Jerrold, a Marine veteran, reside in Kansas with their two daughters, Payton and Riley.