Workforce Development
Employment Law Changes – What Smaller Rhode Island Manufacturers Should Know
Employment law changes relevant to smaller Rhode Island manufacturers - and what they should be thinking about to…
Our Top Advice for a More Successful 2023
Polaris MEP's manufacturing advisors, program managers and workforce pros share top advice to help RI companies enjoy a…
#MFGDay2022 – Manufacturing Day Student Experience
VIDEO: More than 300 Rhode Island schoolkids attended the 2022 Manufacturing Day career / student experience event hosted…
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…
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.
“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.
Manufacturing Pain Points
When I meet with RI companies, inevitably they tell me the top two manufacturing pain points right now…
Day by Day by Manufacturing Day
Any day in October can be Manufacturing Day, promoting manufacturing as a career pathway & your company as…
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…
Dedicated to Rhode Island’s Manufacturing Workforce
Kathie Mahoney salutes Lindsey Brickle, recognized by the Providence Business News for her dedication & innovation in Manufacturing…