CHAMPIONS OF WORKFORCE

A collaboration of industry, education and community stakeholders creating and implementing solutions for the shared challenges we face growing our manufacturing workforce in Lawrence and Mercer counties.

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We Are ... The Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition

We are an industry-led organization determined to attract, retain and upskill the manufacturing workforce our members collectively need to thrive and grow. We recognize our shared workforce challenges and are determined to solve them by working together.

Among our objectives is to attract net-new jobseekers by promoting the benefits of working in today’s manufacturing environment and through programming that targets youth, under-employed and underrepresented populations in our region.

Further, we focus on retaining and up-skilling our current workforce by curating training programs for in-demand occupations and developing pathways for employees seeking to advance their careers.

Our Founding Members:

Supporting Organizations:

Our Guiding Principles

  • Strengths-Based

    Committing to objectively convening stakeholders to create solutions that maximize resources and avoid duplication.

  • Continuous Improvement

    Using assessment and critical feedback to ensure solutions address the needs of manufacturers and workforce.

  • A Conduit

    Connecting industry and stakeholders to share information and lessons learned, build and enhance relationships, and form meaningful partnerships.

  • Industry-Driven

    Identifying and agreeing on shared manufacturing priorities that place collective good above individual benefit.

  • Collaborative

    Valuing opinions and inclusiveness of all stakeholders to create an influential, independent and respected voice.

  • Proactive Innovation

    Embracing new approaches that address evolving needs of manufacturers and the workforce.

  • Integrity

    Building and maintaining trusting relationships and values the opinions and strengths of its stakeholders in addressing industry challenges.

  • Diversity

    Attracting talent representative of the region through outreach and support that raises awareness of manufacturing and its rewarding career pathways.

Join the Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition

Join LMMC at this critical stage to play an active role in our development and launch. LMMC’s vision is for a thriving regional manufacturing industry contributing to economic growth that offers visible, rewarding, and appealing career pathways to a diverse workforce through the collaborative effort of its stakeholders. Our success lies in being industry-led; our goals are to bring more talent to our industry.

Our sustainability plan includes funding the organization through membership fees, supplemented by federal, state and local grants for program-specific initiatives. As a member, you are a stakeholder that actively shapes LMMC’s formation, actions and impact, in addition to supporting our funding strategy.

Benefits of Membership

  • Collaborate with education and training providers to inform programs, skills and equipment

  • Assist with recruiting, retention and training

  • Participate in ongoing forum for information sharing and strategic discussion

  • Connect with funding and support for workforce development and training

  • Access learn and work, apprenticeship and incumbent training programs and funds

  • Improve perceptions of manufacturing careers as rewarding and appealing

Membership Levels and Annual Dues

Email info@lawrencemercermfg.com for more information or to join.

Manufacturers

(Located in/or serving Lawrence and/ or Mercer counties or proximate region)

  • < 25 employees .........................................$500
  • 26-100 employees ....................................$750
  • 101-250 employees ...................................$1,000
  • > 250 employees.........................................$2,000

Associate……………………………………………………………………………………………………………$1,000
(Businesses that provide services to manufacturers)

Associate………..$1,000
(Businesses that provide services to manufacturers)

Education……………………………………………………………………………………………………………$500
(K-12, post-secondary, private training organizations)

Education………….$500
(K-12, post-secondary, private training organizations)

Community or Economic/Workforce Development Organizations…………….$500

Individuals or Retirees………………………………………………………………………………………$100

Individuals or Retirees………..$100

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LMMC News and Events

Stay on top of LMMC events and news affecting and involving our members’ workforce initiatives.

Career Opportunities

Click the individual company links below to see current career opportunities with Lawrence and Mercer County member manufacturers.

Contact

We welcome your inquiries and interest in the Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition. Please email info@lawrencemercermfg.com for a prompt response.

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An industry sector partnership hyper-focused on growing and upskilling the region’s manufacturing workforce.

The Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor. A total of 80% will be financed with federal funds and 20% by other sources.

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