Manufacturers face a rapidly changing workforce landscape shaped by demographic shifts, evolving skill demands, AI adoption, and global economic uncertainty. In this webinar, Lightcast will share new research on major disruptions converging to impact the global and US labor markets, what those disruptions mean for Florida's growing manufacturing sector, and practical solutions for building a durable talent pipeline.
Attendees will gain insights into unprecedented macro trends affecting the labor market and the risks and opportunities for Florida manufacturers as they seek to find talent and stay competitive. Florida Makes will then demonstrate how manufacturers, workforce leaders, educators, and economic development organizations can use the Manufacturing Matters FL dashboard to identify workforce opportunities, connect with education providers, and make more informed talent decisions.
Key Takeaways:
Understand the global and national workforce trends reshaping manufacturing.
See how Florida's manufacturing talent landscape compares with the rest of the country.
Learn where workforce shortages and pipeline opportunities are emerging.
Explore strategies for strengthening talent attraction, development, and retention.
Discover how the FloridaMakes dashboard and team can support workforce planning and industry engagement.