Strengthening the Manufacturing Industry: Recruit, Re-Train, and Retain Valuable Workforce Talent
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Strengthening the Manufacturing Industry: Recruit, Re-Train, and Retain Valuable Workforce Talent
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External Event: This event is hosted by the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN). Send all questions, issues, or requests to: earn@askearn.org.
Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) and the Manufacturing Institute for a free webinar exploring today's manufacturing landscape and practical strategies for strengthening the workforce.
Presenter(s)
Ellice Switzer, Extension Associate, Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Jordan Morang, Director, Workforce Innovation & Policy, Manufacturing Institute
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Event Summary
In December 2025, DOL announced the availability of YouthBuild funding via FOA-ETA-26-38, which closed on March 2, 2026. DOL anticipates announcing these awards in late spring / early summer 2026, and invites those awardees to this session, which will walk you through everything you need to know as you prepare to launch your program and begin enrolling participants.
Moderator(s)
Jeff Hunt, YouthBuild Program Director, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training AdministrationPresenter(s)
Amanda Brenner, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Michelle Lee-Jones,Workforce Development Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Stephanie Peña, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
