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#MFGDay2022 – Manufacturing Day Student Experience

VIDEO: More than 300 Rhode Island schoolkids attended the 2022 Manufacturing Day career / student experience event hosted…

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Celebrating Those on the “Fast Track” to Meaningful Manufacturing Careers

On May 13, 2022, partners Polaris MEP, CCRI and the Rhode Island Department of Labor celebrated students in…

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Write Better Job Descriptions to Attract Better Candidates

RI Manufacturers can attract better candidates by writing better job descriptions. Polaris MEP's Workforce Coordinator offers four tips.

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“Six Word Stories” Will Massively Improve Your Employee Recruitment in 2022

NIST/America Works' Matt Fieldman suggests that "six word stories" can improve manufacturing companies' employee recruitment. Read how.

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Manufacturing Pain Points

When I meet with RI companies, inevitably they tell me the top two manufacturing pain points right now…

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Day by Day by Manufacturing Day

Any day in October can be Manufacturing Day, promoting manufacturing as a career pathway & your company as…

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7 Shipping and Receiving Challenges (and 1 Proven Solution)

7 problems Polaris MEP consultants commonly see in manufacturing receiving and shipping, the issues they cause, and a…

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Dedicated to Rhode Island’s Manufacturing Workforce

Kathie Mahoney salutes Lindsey Brickle, recognized by the Providence Business News for her dedication & innovation in Manufacturing…

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Marketing’s Role in Recruiting: Pulling in Qualified Talent

Manufacturing human resource departments are struggling to attract qualified talent. Employers need to consider how marketing can build…

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Workforce Solutions – RIMA Conference Spring 2021 with Polaris MEP

Polaris MEP presents a webinar discussing the basics of workforce solutions for Rhode Island manufacturers

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PBS News Hour: As Nationwide Unemployment Grows, Rhode Island Steps In to Help Residents Find Work

PBS News Hour looks at "Machine & Marine program" part of the RI Department of Labor & Training…

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January 2-Q Poll – Workforce Changes Anticipated by Rhode Island Manufacturers

Results of last month's Polaris MEP poll designed to check the pulse of the Rhode Island manufacturing community.…