How do we leverage MEPs and Labor Data in helping us at accelerating the up-skilling of our manufacturing workforce? In this episode of Workforce 4.0, host Ann Wyatt speaks with Molly Lenty, COO of Vessel, about the critical role of workforce development in manufacturing. They discuss the importance of labor market information, the challenges of workforce deficits, and the need for collaboration among various stakeholders to build effective training pathways. The conversation highlights the impact of re-shoring and near-shoring on local economies and the necessity of engaging youth in manufacturing careers. Molly shares insights on how Vessel is leveraging data to support manufacturers and improve workforce initiatives. When it comes to the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow, the message is clear- be relentless.

In This Episode:

-00:00 : Workforce 4.0 Show Intro

-00:30 : Welcoming Molly Lenty From Vessel To Workforce 4.0

-06:00 : Creating Confidence In The Manufacturing Supply Chain

-08:45 : The Role Of MEPs In Supporting Local Manufacturing

-11:38 : Understanding Labor Market Information

-12:09 : Creating Stronger Talent and Supply Pipelines Through LMI

-17:00 : Analyzing The Business of Manufacturing Suppliers

-19:16 : Identifying Challenges in ReShoring And Near Shoring

-22:15 : Success In Florida: Leveraging Data For Growth

-23:35 : Creating Pathways for Future Workforce

-28:23 : Final Takeaways: Just Be Relentless

-29:39 : Connecting With Molly Lenty And Vessel

-30:49 : Workforce 4.0 Outro

More About Molly Lenty:

As the COO of Vessel, Molly leverages her passion for manufacturing through her expertise in internal program development, strategic ideation, communications, leading global initiatives across an enterprise organization, managing diverse teams, data analytics to drive outcomes, directing multi-million dollar strategic investments and an extensive portfolio of external community and business leadership with experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion program design and implementation. Also serving as Chair Of The Board Of Trustees at the College of Western Idaho, Molly has a demonstrated history of working within the full continuum of education. Learn more about Molly and connect with her here.

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