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March 2023
Women in Leadership Series
THRIVING TOGETHER Do you seek leadership skills and confidence? Are you exploring how others have overcome systemic challenges facing women in leadership? If you’re a woman in manufacturing, you already know you’ve surpassed the statistics in an underrepresented industry, but you may be looking to uncover insights into how to propel yourself and your organization forward. Catalyst Connection’s Women in Leadership program brings together a diverse group of women in manufacturing to form relationships and gain the tools and the…
Find out more »April 2023
Cybersecurity Peer Network
Manufacturers are increasingly under threat from cyberattacks. It’s a real concern, and not just because of the typical risks such as stolen intellectual property or ransomware. In today’s increasingly connected world, successful infiltration from a cybercriminal could shut down your plant's operations or start making equipment produce faulty products without the knowledge of your operators and managers. Catalyst Connection and Dragos OT-CERT is starting a Cybersecurity Peer Network for both the IT and operational technology (OT) members of your staff.…
Find out more »Simplify Your Supply Chain: 12 Real Solutions Webinar
This webinar will introduce participants to a number of solutions to improve a company’s overall Supply Chain concerns. The presenter will introduce key concepts as they relate to suppliers and vendors. The webinar will primarily focus on: negotiations, capital funding, sales, management, financing, knowing when to walk away, contract renewals, vendor relationships, marketing, capability statements, and the business model canvas. It will also address how to do business with the University of Pittsburgh, state governmental contracts and UPMC. Participants will…
Find out more »Rapid Tooling with Additive Manfacturing Training
Course Overview This two-day intensive course will introduce participants rapid tool making methods based on 3D printing. Indirect and direct rapid tooling will be covered with hands on activities including software tools. Tooling for multiple processes including plastic injection molding, sand casting, room temperature vulcanization (RTV) as well as jig and fixture design is included in the curriculum with demos or laboratory exercises. Each participant will earn a certificate after successful completion including an ONLINE exam. Who Should Attend Technical…
Find out more »Getting Cyber Secure: Latest Updates from DoD Experts
Join us for an important virtual discussion of DoD requirements and resources available to support manufacturers in getting cyber secure. MxD’s Cybersecurity subject matter experts Laura Élan, P.E., CISSP and Sam Moyer, CISSP, will join in conversation with guest Stacy Bostjanick to provide an overview of the most common gaps for NIST SP 800-171 experienced by manufacturers, best practices for a successful audit, and will be available to answer your questions on CMMC and NIST SP 800-171. Key Speakers:…
Find out more »Webinar: CMMC 2.0 Update
In 2021, the DoD announced changes to the CMMC program as "CMMC 2.0". In 2023, the government plans to begin rolling out the requirement for formal CMMC certification through new contractual requirements. Soon, CMMC certification will be a requirement for all defense-related contracts. This webinar will review the latest updates from the DoD on CMMC 2.0. This will include: 1. Changes to the DFARS regulations on CMMC certification 2. How CMMC certification will be specified in DoD contract vehicles 3.…
Find out more »May 2023
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditing 2 Day Training-Blairsville, PA
Driving QMS Improvement with Effective Internal Audits This course was developed considering the ISO 19011 standard and is designed to introduce the student to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system standard and prepare them to conduct effective internal audits. Interpretation of the QMS requirements and recognition of appropriate objective evidence to verify system implementation and effectiveness are addressed. The “human factor” and ethics of auditing along with effective auditing techniques are presented along with case studies and other exercises to…
Find out more »FANUC: Aligning Skills Between Industry & Education
The need for skilled workers with automation training and certifications continues to grow. Please join us for a lively discussion with industry leaders about how automation is changing the landscape of the manufacturing sector. Now, employers and schools can leverage world-class robotics and CNC technologies and educational programs to deliver hands-on, skills-based learning, preparing the future manufacturing workforce to succeed in high-wage, high-demand automation careers. Engage in live demonstrations and hear from industry experts, including Stephanie Redovan, Senior Plant Engineer…
Find out more »Lean Leadership Series – TWI-Job Relations Virtual Training
Job Relations (JR) teaches the essentials of leadership and positive employee interactions. Developing and maintaining constructive relationships prevents problems from arising that hinder better performance and improvement. JR lays the groundwork for building another layer of stability into your processes, supported by an atmosphere richer in team spirit and collaboration. Benefits of Attending Recognizing problems, issues and conflicts early on; noting opportunities to further improve working relationships Defining clear and measurable objectives Collecting all the facts, including opinions and feelings…
Find out more »People Empowerment Workshop Series-Somerset, PA
A program for frontline leaders to mid level managers. Join us for this four part People Empowerment Workshop Series that will meet every other week on May 5th, 19th, June 2nd, 16th. Enhance the key skills necessary to effectively lead any organization’s most precious asset – its people. Strengthen your personal and professional skills through creating awareness, reinforcing learning concepts and taking action with five 1:1 personalized coaching sessions. This series includes 16 hours of interactive learning and 5 Personalized Empowerment…
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