December 2023

IDF 2023 December Virtual Forum - Talent, Talent, Talent



December 13th - Join Focus Central Pennsylvania & the Association, the Presenting Sponsor, virtually for the Industrial Development Forum!

MX SPONSORS, Exhibitors & Attendees that participated in MX2023 Manufacturers Expo at the York Fair November 9th: THANK YOU for supporting this year's event. Your presence and contribution played a pivotal role in making this event a success!

MX2023 saw an impressive turnout with 100 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products and services and drew in a diverse audience of 1,000 registered attendees, including the presence of local High School, CTC & College students that underscored the educational value of the expo. Your willingness to engage with these future industry leaders and share your expertise undoubtedly left a lasting impression!

MX2023 Photos provided by Hayman Studios! Hope to see you at MX2024!

Reserve your exhibitor spot for MX2024 and receive 25% off the early bird fee!

Winter Networking Mixer at Graphtech!

• Network with other business & manufacturing professionals
• Food & Beverages provided
• Tours
• Business Card Raffle
• SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024

Time: 4 pm – 6 pm

HOST SPONSOR:

Present to the Pre-Apprenticeship Students at MA!

Would you like the opportunity to speak to the

pre-apprentices?

Please take this survey if you area interested in presenting about your company, open job opportunities, and further career options for the Manufacturing Applied Technologies HS students! 

Key Roles Filled: Manufacturers’ Association Filled Introduces Training & Business Development Manager and Automation & Maintenance Coordinator

The Association, created two new positions and appointed Becky Becker, SPHR to Training & Business Development Manager and Joe Amato to Automation & Maintenance Coordinator. READ MORE...

Becky Becker, SPHR

 Joe Amato

MA Releases Annual Manufacturing Wage & Salary Survey Report

The Association Unveils 2023 Annual Wage and Salary Survey Report, Highlighting Continued Hiring and Skilled Worker Shortages and shows demand for both the region’s skilled and hourly positions needed to meet customer demand and to replace the retiring workforce. READ MORE...

More info on the Report & Purchase fees

We celebrated National Apprenticeship Week in October!

We took the opportunity to highlight how a Registered Apprenticeship provides a critical talent pipeline that can help to address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges! This program trains and develops skilled workers to maintain a high quality workforce, improve trade skills to enhance the efficiency and productivity of regional manufacturing! Check out our social media posts to see the shoutouts to our dedicated Apprentices & companies!

Earn while you Learn! LEARN MORE about our program!

View our 50+ participating Apprenticeship Program Companies

Professional & Safety Courses:

Electrical Safety Training- York (12/12/23)

Electrical Safety Training - Lancaster (12/14/23)

Emotional Intelligence (12/18/23)

Supervisory I (1/22 - 2/19/24)

Supervisory 3/4 (1/23 - 2/20/24)

Trade Skill & Apprentice:

Electricity 2 (12/5 - 12/7/23)

AC Motors (12/11/23 - 1/24/24)

Mold Theory (1/2 - 2/8/24)

Jigs & Fixtures (1/16 - 2/27/24)

Solidworks Advanced Part Modeling (1/22 - 1/25/24)

Tooling Manufacturing Practices (2/5 - 3/18/24)

DC Drives (2/5 - 2/28/24)

Techniques of Quality (2/6 - 3/19/24)

JazzHR and The Manufacturers' Association have teamed up to help you secure top talent!

*MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT*

• York College of Pennsylvania has named Jeff Vermeulen as its first Chief of Staff
• Utz Brands Appoints Mitchell Arends as Executive Vice President, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer and Cary Devore to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Transformation Officer
• Nissin Foods USA introduces microwavable Cup Noodles packaging to be made in Lancaster
• Ames Cos. plants to be sold, equipment auctioned
• Navy pushes annual talent pipeline initiative amid submarine base workforce concerns – Manufacturers’ Association partners with Navy to be the regional coordinator
• Companies attracting new talent at manufacturers' expo in York
• Strong US job growth seen in November as strikes end; trend slowing – Manufacturing increases by 28,000!
• Millersville University receives grant to boost robotics program
• BAE Systems of York awarded a $36 million contract from U.S. Army for a 2-year project

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - SEPTEMBER

• Westlake Pipe & Fittings
• WCJ Pilgrim Wire
• Guardian CSC

As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to remind you that membership dues will be renewing in January 2024.

Your continued support is invaluable to us, and we sincerely hope that you choose to renew your membership for another year. Thank you for being a valued member and we look forward to your continued participation and support in the upcoming year!

Contact karla@mascpa.org for any membership questions you may have!

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York, PA 17406

(717) 843-3891

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