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Upcoming SPE Mold Technologies Division Discussion Confronts the Challenge of Supporting Next-Generation Moldmakers

Do you find it challenging to hire new designers, engineers or moldmakers for your company? Attend “The Skilled Workforce Challenge,” on April 8, 2021, at 8 a.m. EST for global perspectives and insights on the industry’s top challenge.

Grace Nehls, Former MMT Editor

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The International Committee of the Society of Plastics Engineers Mold Technologies Division (SPE, Bethel, Connecticut) invites you to register for its upcoming discussion, “The Skilled Workforce Challenge – A Global Perspective on Supporting the Next Generation of Moldmakers and Engineers.” Taking place April 8, 2021, at 8 a.m. EST, the panel discussion will evaluate workforce development in moldmaking and molding, and provide a global perspective on supporting the next generation of mold builders and engineers.

Invited speakers offer a diverse range of perspectives and insights on the industry’s top challenge, including Dr. Mahesh Divekar, CAE – Manager, Performance Materials India - BASF India; Bruce Cateon, OASIC Consulting (Canada); Mr. Søren Zylauv, Group productivity director at PRIMO A/S; Jordan Robertson, P.Eng., M.B.A., vice president, Business Development and Marketing, StackTeck (Ontario, Canada); and Brenda Clark, Engineering Manager for Hasco North America.

Topics of discussion will cover the following questions:

  • Do you find it challenging to hire new designers, engineers or moldmakers for your company?
  • Do profiles on the current and local job market match your company’s needs and expectations? 
  • How do you identify your candidates?
  • Do you recruit globally or locally?
  • What are the challenges or advantages of hiring international candidates?
  • What are the challenges when you hire someone new?
  • What are the training strategies and how do they differ when hiring an international candidate? 

Don’t miss out. Register now!

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