Congratulations to the newest class of graduates from the Goodwill Artemis Institute: Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) certification course! Missouri Enterprise, Tooling U-SME, and Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas partnered together to develop a vocational training program to prepare job candidates interested in pursuing a career in the manufacturing industry. This no cost course prepares individuals for high-demand, entry-level … Read More
How to Improve Your New Hire Retention
There is an occurrence so commonplace among manufacturers that there’s a name for it: “runners.” Runners are the new hires for entry-level jobs, often in their 20s, who fail to return for duty after their first work break, lunch hour or first day on the job. They are out the door and never come back. Your first instinct may be … Read More
How to Effectively Attract and Retain Talent
WHEN: April 21, 2022|1:00 PM CT In this webinar, you’ll learn realistic steps to give your company a competitive advantage when it comes to hiring the right people. Today’s talent market is more chaotic and competitive than ever. With the “Great Resignation,” employers have seen people at all levels leave their jobs in large numbers. Manufacturers across the country report … Read More
Recruiting Strategies Dialogue
It’s no secret today’s manufacturing recruiting environment is brutal! HR managers have to work harder than ever to find and keep employees, while continuing to keep up with all the other HR functions – and that’s not to mention tackling the myriad of changes and challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re suffering from HR fatigue and could use … Read More
Hiring Success! Manufacturing Job Training Program Yields Impressive Results.
By Dale Graves, Missouri Enterprise Project Manager It is a tough hiring market right now. Employers of all types are struggling to find people with even the simple skills we used to take for granted. We’re talking about things like listening skills, the ability to communicate clearly, an understanding of teamwork, and perhaps most importantly today, the desire to show … Read More
Financial Resources Available for PPE Manufacturers in Missouri
Thanks to the CARES Act funding, the State of Missouri is making $20 million in available to reimburse Missouri companies producing PPE, an ongoing need in the fight against #COVID19. Eligible businesses and nonprofits can receive up to $500,000. PPE Retooling Program The purpose of the Show-Me Strong Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Retooling Program under section 601(a) of the Social Security … Read More
People Problems: How Are You Managing?
Even during the pandemic, finding and hiring good people is a struggle. The problem is getting worse as baby boomers leave the workforce, taking their skills and tribal knowledge along with them, making it even more important for manufacturers to attract qualified replacements in a tough workforce environment. But finding those good folks is only part of the issue; retaining … Read More
Ranken Breaks Ground on New Campus in Troy to Support Manufacturing
Good news for Missouri’s manufacturing community. Joined by Governor Mike Parson, our partners at Ranken Technical College, in collaboration with the Lincoln County R-III School District, the State of Missouri, Lincoln County, and the City of Troy, broke ground on a new campus in Troy, Missouri. Ranken will provide secondary and post-secondary education and training for the region, and initially … Read More
Missouri Enterprise Launches New Workplace Safety Products & Services Directory
The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center, Missouri Enterprise, announced the creation of the Covid-19 Reopening Products & Services Directory to help employers protect their employees on the job while also supporting the manufacturing community in our state. Many Missouri manufacturers stepped up to help fill the PPE supply chain gap to support our medical community in the wake of … Read More
Covid-19: Reopening Missouri
Missouri’s initial recovery phase began May 4, 2020, and during this phase we can gradually start to reopen economic and social activity. This will be a deliberate process, and is flexible to adapt to the situation. Some communities may be able to reopen at a faster rate, while others may need to continue restrictions to keep the virus from spreading. … Read More
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