We are excited to invite you to a crucial meeting focused on building a stronger connection between the manufacturing community and local education. On March 17, Whitehall High School, the Michigan Manufacturing Association (MMA), and CatchMark will be hosting an engagement session at CatchMark. This event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the current and future talent needs of the manufacturing industry and explore ways to align educational programs to meet these demands.

Agenda:

• Overview of current and future manufacturing talent needs
• Discussion on potential curriculum updates to better prepare students for the workforce
• Opportunities for increased manufacturing involvement at the high school level
• Strengthening the community/school partnership for long-term success

As an SME PRIME school with CTE offerings, Whitehall High School is uniquely positioned to make a significant impact on the next generation of skilled workers. By collaborating with local manufacturers, we can create an educational framework that better equips students for real-world challenges.

We encourage your participation in this important conversation as we work together to shape the future of manufacturing education and workforce development. Your insight and ideas are invaluable as we continue to build a thriving manufacturing ecosystem in our community.

Please RSVP by March 14 to Laura Preuss – preuss@mimfg.org.

We look forward to your participation and to creating meaningful partnerships that benefit both our students and our industry.