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Student Day: Students unlock their futures at Modex 2024
On Wednesday, high school and university students and educators will be introduced to career opportunities in material handling, supply chain and logistics through hands-on learning and networking with industry professionals.

Women in Manufacturing Association announces 2024 Board of Directors
WiM elects 20 members to its 2024 Board of Directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2024.

The reBound Podcast: Looking for talent in all the right places: How Essendant is revolutionizing recruitment
On this episode, Tim Engstrom, SVP of supply chain at Essendant, discusses a new approach to recruiting overlooked talent on the line and building supply chain leaders of the future.

Modex 2024: Gain new knowledge at on-floor seminars
At Modex 2024 you’ll find more than 175 educational sessions right on the show floor.

Manufacturing Institute releases report on transitioning military-affiliated talent into manufacturing
he report highlights case studies from the MI’s Heroes MAKE America initiative.

Billy Beane with the Oakland Athletics to give lessons for life and business during keynote at automate 2024
Beane speaks on Monday, May 6, as one of several keynote speakers at Automate in Chicago, IL, May 6–9, 2024

WERC 2024 announces keynote speakers
Annual conference to be held in Dallas, Texas, June 2-5, 2024.

Gartner survey finds 49% of supply chain organizations have formal DEI objectives
Data shows a 22 point annual increase for formalized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) management targets

Women in Manufacturing Association continues partnership with SME for virtual career fairs
Events will connect manufacturing employers with job seekers. The first career fair is scheduled for February 8, 2024, and the second will be held later in the year.

Talking Materials Handling: The 2023 Employee satisfaction survey. Don’t worry, be happy
Listen in as Simon Rakosi, co-founder of Butterfly.ai, discusses the results of the 2023 Employee Satisfaction Survey. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

The reBound: The state of supplier diversity (and so much more)
Listen in as Supplier.io’s Aylin Basom discusses the the state of supplier diversity, sustainability and ESG initiatives in today’s supply chain.

MHEFI calls for scholarship applicants for the 2024/2025 academic year
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) is offering scholarship opportunities to undergraduates who are pursuing a material handling, logistics, or supply chain career.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas hosts more than 60 students at Marengo facility for Manufacturing Day
Students gained firsthand experience with the manufacturing process which included everything from the fabrication of parts and robotic welding to powder coat painting and product assembly.  

SIGI establishes scholarship in honor of Brian McNamara
The endowed scholarship, funded by SIGI and managed through the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI), recognizes the significant contributions made by Brian McNamara to MHI and to the material handling industry.

Industry to celebrate Manufacturing Day 2023
Manufacturing Day, or MFG Day, strives to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about the industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future.

MHI recognizes industry achievement at its 2023 Annual Conference
At its 2023 Annual Conference, MHI recognized five professionals making an impact on the material handling and supply chain industry.

Lehigh Valley companies, community launch Industrial Training and Education Consortium
The iTEC regional apprenticeship program aims to create a pipeline of skilled talent for area manufacturers. As a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, iTEC partners with industry, education, government and community organizations across the Lehigh Valley to promote careers in advanced manufacturing.

The STEM Careers Coalition offers new collection of digital content for Manufacturing Day 2023
The free resources are created in collaboration with an array of industry-leading organizations such as Boeing, Caterpillar Foundation, GAF, Nevada Gold Mines, and Stanley Black & Decker.

Raymond out to inspire next generation via its virtual Manufacturing Day event
Virtual event starting Oct. 6 celebrates the manufacturing industry, highlights the importance of skills development, with the aim of inspiring the next generation as Raymond continues to innovate. Virtual event is open to all middle and high school students globally via teacher registration.



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