Workforce Development

Federal Reserve Bank Webinar Highlights Workforce Needs for Reshoring
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Federal Reserve Bank Webinar Highlights Workforce Needs for Reshoring

The free webinar features speakers from workforce organizations, the Federal Reserve and educational speakers.

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February 9, 2026

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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died

Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.

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January 23, 2026

Canadian Freight Train System Shuts Down
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Canadian Freight Train System Shuts Down

Employees were locked out by CN and CPKC after a labor agreement wasn’t reached in time.

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August 22, 2024

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Company Transitions to Employee Ownership and Thrives

Owner of Harold Beck & Sons chooses to transition to employee ownership as his succession plan.

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May 30, 2023

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Filling the Gap of Retiring Workforce in the Valve Industry

Two Gen X executives discuss strategies for filling the gap in the retiring valve industry workforce.

Thought Leadership Workforce Development

January 18, 2023

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Aligning With Purpose: Promoting Engagement and Retention in a Changing Workforce

How companies are considering the employee life cycle and transforming the work experience to better support their people

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October 17, 2022

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Manufacturers’ Third Quarter Outlook Shows Continued Supply Chain Issues, Growing Workforce Needs and Rising Costs

Supply chain issues, workforce retention and inflation cited in lower outlook

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September 20, 2022

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Flowserve Expands Educational Service Capabilities in Partnership with Lamar University

Flowserve’s new Learning Resource Center finds a home on Lamar University’s campus.

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July 27, 2022

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Dow Doubles Commitment to $2 Million for Manufacturing’s Largest Workforce Campaign

Dow’s new contribution promotes Creators Wanted program to continue recruiting more workers to the manufacturing industry.

Education Manufacturing Valves Workforce Development

July 8, 2022

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Ohio University Graduate Builds a Career in Valves After Completing his Degree in Mechanical Engineering

“I didn’t want to be at a company where I was another number. I wanted to be a specialist, which is why I chose valves,” said Lowery.

Manufacturing Workforce Development

April 28, 2022

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ITT Honored by VETS Indexes as a 2022 Recognized Employer

In 2021, ITT launched its Veteran’s Resource Group to build and grow an inclusive veteran community across the company.

VMAnews Workforce Development

April 28, 2022

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U.S. DOE Invests $5M in Advancing Lithium Battery Manufacturing and Workforce

“I am glad to see the Department of Energy collaborating with our industry partners to invest in the next generation of our clean energy workforce,” said U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Manufacturing Workforce Development

April 15, 2022

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