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Breakfast with Tooling U – SME

Thursday, March 6, 2025

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Toledo, OH 43615

Unlock Workforce Solutions Over Breakfast

 

Connect with peers, industry experts, and workforce development leaders at Breakfast with Tooling U – SME. This event is your opportunity to learn about TechCred, Tooling U-SME’s workforce training programs, and strategies for workforce attraction and retention—all over a delicious continental breakfast.

Why Attend?

  • Discover how to attract and retain top talent in today’s competitive labor market.
  • Learn how Ohio TechCred can fund your workforce training—up to $2,000 reimbursed per credentialed employee.
  • Explore how Tooling U’s online training solutions can reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and upskill your team.

Event Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 | Continental Breakfast & Networking
Enjoy light refreshments while building valuable industry connections.

8:30 | Welcome
Kick off the morning with opening remarks from our team.

8:45 | Attracting and Retaining Talent
Denise Cowburn– Tooling U-SME shares actionable insights to tackle workforce challenges.

9:15 | TechCred Program Overview
Discover how to leverage state-funded opportunities for your team’s technical training.

9:25 | Tooling U-SME: Flexible Training for Manufacturers
Explore tailored, online learning options designed to fit the unique needs of shop floor employees.

9:45 | Q&A Session
Ask questions and gain clarity on workforce training programs and funding opportunities.

10:00 | Adjourn

Seats Are Limited – Register Today!

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take actionable steps to improve your workforce. Reserve your spot today to ensure you’re part of this valuable discussion!

Register Now

About CIFT, TechCred, and Tooling U

As a proud partner of the Ohio MEP, CIFT understands the challenges faced by manufacturers and food processors in Northwest Ohio. Our tailored solutions help you maintain a competitive edge through continuous workforce training—all while balancing production demands and tight budgets.

What is TechCred?
Through the Ohio TechCred Program, manufacturers and food processors can get up to $2,000 reimbursed per credentialed employee for technical training. This program makes it easy and affordable to upskill your team.

Tooling U-SME Online Training
Our partnership with Tooling U-SME offers flexible, customizable courses designed for shop floor employees. These courses are:

  • Tailored: We customize training to meet your unique needs.
  • Flexible: Employees can train on any device, anytime.
  • Accountable: Easily track progress through the Learning Management System.
  • Innovative: Cutting-edge virtual reality modules enhance engagement and retention.

Don’t Miss Out!

Join us to explore how you can build a stronger, more skilled workforce while leveraging state funding to reduce costs.

Cost

This is a event is free to attend, but registration is required to attend.