On December 7, the PMA Lone Star District hosted a State of Texas Manufacturing Workforce Development Panel Discussion and toured Collin College Technical Campus. This video is a recording of the panel discussion as well as a presentation on updates from Washington D.C. regarding workforce legislation, funding and the Texas political and policy environment.
In this panel discussion, representatives from local economic development organizations came together to share recruitment and training options, discuss what works best for different situations and address overcoming learning barriers.
The PMA workforce development team, along with PMA’s One Voice advocacy team and local workforce experts from manufacturing, education and government broke down recruitment and funding options, outlined resource paths to train and place employees for long-term success, and connected attendees with key local contacts.
The event took place on the grounds of Collin College Technical Campus, where attendees toured the campus and learned about its commitment to growing local talent through new developments and its partnership with PMA.
Attendees had the opportunity to meet and network with representatives from local and national workforce development organizations, including:
- David Klotz, PMA President
- Douglas Johnson, PMA 2022 Chair
- Lisa Matheis, PMA Lone Star District Chair
- PMA Lone Star District officers
- Dr. Brenden Mesch, Interim Provost, Collin College
- Jan Jungmann, Allen Economic Development Corporation
- David Ellis, Allen Economic Development Corporation
- Connie King, PMA Director of Workforce Development
- Phedra Redifer, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, North Central Texas Council of Governments
- Lance Thrailkill, Chief Executive Officer, All Metals Fabricating
- John Kuznar, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Apprenticeship Training Representative, U.S. Department of Labor
- Sean Sweeden, Collin College Technical Campus
- John Guzik, The Franklin Partnership and PMA One Voice advocacy team
For more information, contact Kari Davis, district administrator.