Training & Events
Lean Certification Boot Camp
The Lean Certification Series is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in basic lean principles, including hands-on experience in the application of those principles. The program includes six days of classroom…
Supervisory Skills for Today’s Workplace: Essential Leadership Tools
*Special Offer* Manufacturers can currently register for this course at no-cost. Limited spots available – register now! This class series is tailored to cultivate crucial emotional intelligence leadership skills, enabling participants to…
Finance Leaders Network
Welcome to the Finance Leaders Network, a platform designed exclusively for financial leaders of small to mid-sized manufacturing companies in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This is your opportunity to connect with peers facing similar challenges,…
Webinar: Fast-Tracking Productivity: How Kobold Cut On-the-Job Training from Days to Hours
Training is essential in every company, but it should be streamlined to enhance efficiency rather than disrupt operations and hinder productivity. In this webinar, learn how Kobold leveraged Rewyndr’s no-code platform to compress…
Webinar: How to Become a Change Agent Within Your Organization So You Can Drive Sustainability Initiatives?
Back by popular demand: Become a Sustainability Change Champion! This unique webinar series returns to provide you with tremendous insight into becoming a sustainability change agent within your organization. Learn how to drive…
Webinar: SMART-PA Launch 2025
Join us for an engaging session designed to introduce manufacturers across Pennsylvania to the SMART-PA program and its transformative potential. Discover how smart manufacturing can revolutionize your operations, improve efficiencies, and drive growth…
Basics of Quality Control
Manufacturers can register for this course at no-cost thanks to SkillMill19 @ Manufacturing Innovation Center. This training introduces participants to the foundational principles and practices of quality control (QC) in manufacturing. It is…
Catalyst Connection & NCUS Job Fair: Connecting Manufacturers with Workforce & Community
Join us for a job fair designed for manufacturers seeking dedicated, job-ready employees who have committed to starting careers in manufacturing. This event connects companies with individuals who have completed—or are currently undergoing—rigorous…
Practical Problem Solving Training – The 5 Why’s
If you are interested in obtaining Lean Certification, please contact us at info@catalystconnection.org for details and assistance. Many companies seek to improve their business using various continuous improvement methodologies including Lean principles.…
Guide to EU Material(s) Declarations for US-Based Manufacturers
Compliance with material declaration requirements is crucial for U.S.-based manufacturers exporting products to the European Union (EU). Material Declarations are formal documents listing the substances in a given product. They verify compliance with…