Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Gamep at Georgia Tech

Workforce challenges aren’t slowing down, so Georgia manufacturers need to find innovative ways to build stronger teams, retain talent, and create cultures where employees thrive.

In our Manufacturing Workforce Development Strategies webinar, leaders from the Georgia manufacturing industry shared real-world strategies for:
+ Building sustainable workforce pipelines
+ Developing multi-generational talent
+ Upskilling and cross-training employees
+ Strengthening company culture and retention
+ Creating leadership pathways that employees actually want

From Cascade’s employee-driven culture to Textron’s groundbreaking RPM workforce program, this conversation highlights practical solutions manufacturers can implement today to attract, develop, and retain skilled talent.

Watch the full webinar and read our in-depth blog here: https://gamep.org/building-your-manufacturing-workforce-hiring-upskilling-and-retaining-employees/

Featuring insights from:
Alfred Gardner – GaMEP
Beth Eno –
Brandon Haddock –
Moderated by Cassia Baker

Great leadership doesn’t happen by accident. It is built through experience, relationships, and intention.

Meet our new team member, Sharon Riehl, ACC, NBC-HWC, PHR, SHRM-CP, project manager for leadership & team development. With more than a decade at Georgia Tech, Sharon brings a rare blend of people‑centered insight and business‑minded strategy to her work.

Known as a bridge builder, Sharon thrives on collaborating closely with teams, understanding their unique needs, and creating solutions that make a real impact, both individually and collectively.

Outside of work, she finds inspiration hiking summits, attending live music shows, and drawing leadership lessons from her love of sports.

Read more about Sharon’s journey 👉 https://gamep.org/employee-spotlight-sharon-riehl/