Bridging the Skills Gap - Development and Retention Strategies

Join us for an engaging, solutions-focused morning designed to help your business close the skills gap, boost employee retention, and build a stronger workforce. This interactive workshop brings together training experts and funding specialists to give you actionable strategies you can put to work right away.

Agenda
9:00 – 9:15 am:  Check-In and Introductions
9:15 – 10:45 am:  Strategies for Employee Development – Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
10:45 – 11:00 am:  Break
11:00 – 11:30 am:  Michigan New Jobs Training Program – Kirtland Community College
11:30 – 12:00 pm:  Going Pro Talent Fund – Michigan Works Northeast Consortium 

Why Attend?

  • Build a training plan tailored to your needs
  • Learn about funding programs that support employee development
  • Connect with industry peers and workforce experts
  • Leave with tools and resources to strengthen your team

Upcoming Dates


September 12, 2025
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
4800 W 4 Mile Rd
Grayling, Michigan

MMTC and Kirtland are partnering up to look into creating training plans for the workplace! Join us on September 12th to plan for 2026!
Northern Michigan

September 12, 2025
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
4800 W 4 Mile Rd
Grayling, Michigan

MMTC and Kirtland are partnering up to look into creating training plans for the workplace! Join us on September 12th to plan for 2026!
Northern Michigan

October 02, 2025
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM

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Join us for an engaging, solutions-focused morning designed to help your business close the skills gap, boost employee retention, and build a stronger workforce.


Upper Peninsula

October 02, 2025
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM

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Looking to grow your manufacturing business with flexible, affordable financing? Learn how the SBA’s Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program can help you fulfill contracts, expand into international markets, and improve cash flow — all without the traditional red tape.


Upper Peninsula