A large segment of manufacturers throughout northeast Wisconsin is growing more concerned about the lack of skilled manufacturing workers. As baby boomers retire, there are fewer and fewer people entering the manufacturing field to replace these workers. How can our companies continue to prosper if they do not have the workforce they need? The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance is a group of manufacturers working with educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our 18-county region. The benefits of joining the NEW Manufacturing Alliance include the following.
MANUFACTURER Member Benefits
- Your company receives a complimentary exhibit booth and up to 4 free tickets ($950 value) to the annual Manufacturing First Expo & Conference held in October at the Resch Expo. For more details, go to: www.manufacturingfirst.com.
- The Alliance hosts an annual internship event at Lambeau Field called Internship Draft Day. Colleges from throughout Wisconsin and Michigan attend the event, which is held in November. Your company receives a complimentary exhibit booth, a $500 value.
- Nominate your employees for the All Star Awards. Winners will be spotlighted in a careers magazine, in which 25,000 are distributed to students, parents, and educators. The digital version has a 3-minute video featuring your employee. To see the 2024 All Stars magazine, go to: All Stars Magazines – Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (newmfgalliance.org).
- We will promote your job opportunities on the NEWMA website and social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Simply send Ann the job description and how you want the person to apply and we will post it on the website/social media platforms.
- The NEW Manufacturing Alliance has a resume distribution list of job seekers from production to professional. You will receive monthly resumes based on your company’s interest. To register, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRB5VTK
- For the 2024-2025 school year, the Alliance will sponsor $65,000 in college scholarships for manufacturing-related degrees at 2 & 4-year regional colleges. In total, the Alliance has invested over $500,000 in scholarships.
- Professional development for you and your employees in AI, Data Analytics, Project Management ($250 value for each person enrolled). Over the past 5 years, over 2,000 members employees have participated in the training.
- The Alliance posts on several social media platforms with over 5,000 followers. Be sure to send your company news for us to post on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Your K-12 outreach opportunities are promoted on the Alliance’s website.
- Connect with K-12 by receiving a free exhibit booth for You Can Make It Career Expo at Greenville Middle School and 12th-grade hiring job fairs. ($300 value)
- Attend the complimentary Quarterly Membership meetings with keynote speakers and content experts in March, June, October, and December. ($200 value).
- Free monthly Lunch & Learn webinars on various topics from safety to Industry 4.0 to talent recruitment.
- Optional complimentary joint membership in the North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance (NCMMA) (northcoastmma.com). For companies interested in being a supplier to marine builders, NCMMA membership includes an annual networking meeting held in April.
- Training Grants – The Alliance has secured over one million dollars for Alliance member companies to train their employees regarding leadership, mechanical, and troubleshooting topics.
- Taps + Tours Business After Hours hosted quarterly.
- Participate in surveys on the aging workforce, Industry 4.0, and workforce development.
- Members can participate in the Alliance’s Member-to-Member Program, which acts as a vehicle to promote discounts on goods and services by and for Alliance members. Participation in the program is FREE and exclusive to members.
- Your company can participate in one or more of the Alliance taskforces: Safety, Talent, K-12, Communications, Industry 4.0 and STEM.
- Your company’s website will be linked to the NEW Manufacturing Alliance’s website.
- The Alliance is a unified voice for manufacturers to connect to change the image of manufacturing careers
Annual Dues Structure for Manufacturers
The company’s total number of employees in northeast Wisconsin determines the cost of dues per year:
1 to 50 Employees $900
51 to 250 Employees $1,150
251 to 500 Employees $1,500
501 or More Employees $2,300
Associate Membership is available to non-manufacturing organizations and institutions that rely on a successful manufacturing sector, including service providers, suppliers, financial organizations, insurers, transporters, law firms, construction, third-party logistics, and distributors. Associate members can only comprise 50 percent of the overall membership (Manufacturers plus Associate). The annual membership fee is $2,500. All Associate members must be approved by the steering committee.
For further information, please contact Ann Franz at (920) 498-5587 or ann.franz@nwtc.edu.
ASSOCIATE Member Benefits
- Attend the complimentary Quarterly Membership meetings with keynote speakers and content experts in March, June, October, and December. ($200 value).
- Internship Draft Day at Lambeau Field is held in November. This free event is exclusive to Alliance members ($500 value).
- The Manufacturing First Expo and Conference is held in October. This event hosts great speakers and is an excellent networking opportunity. Members receive a complimentary booth and four admission tickets ($950 value).
- The Alliance posts on several social media platforms with over 5,000 followers. Be sure to send your company news for us to post on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- We will promote your job opportunities on the NEWMA website and social media platforms. Simply send Ann the job description and how you want the person to apply and we will post it on the website/social media platforms.
- The NEW Manufacturing Alliance has a resume distribution list of job seekers from production to professional. You will receive monthly resumes based on your company’s interest. To register, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRB5VTK
- Members can participate in the Alliance’s Member-to-Member Program, which acts as a vehicle to promote discounts on goods and services by and for Alliance members. Participation in the program is FREE and exclusive to members.
- Your company’s website will be linked to the NEW Manufacturing Alliance’s website.
- Network with manufacturers at Taps + Tours Business After hours, hosted by a manufacturer quarterly.
- Your K-12 outreach opportunities are promoted on the Alliance’s website.
- Connect with K-12 by receiving a free exhibit booth for You Can Make It Career Expo at Greenville Middle School and 12th-grade hiring job fairs. ($300 value)
- Optional complimentary joint membership in the North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance (NCMMA) (northcoastmma.com). NCMMA membership includes an annual networking meeting held in April for companies interested in being a supplier to marine builders.
- For the 2024-2025 school year, the Alliance will sponsor $65,000 in college scholarships for manufacturing-related degrees at 2 & 4-year regional colleges. The Alliance has sponsored over $500,000 in scholarships.
- Training Grants – The Alliance has secured over one million dollars for Alliance member companies to train their employees regarding topics on leadership, mechanical, and troubleshooting.
- Professional development for you and your employees in AI, Data Analytics, Project Management ($250 value for each person enrolled). Over the past 5 years, over 2,000 members employees have participated in the training.
- Free monthly Lunch & Learn webinars on various topics from safety to Industry 4.0 to talent recruitment.
- Participate in surveys related to the aging workforce, Industry 4.0, and workforce development.
- Your company can join one or more of the Alliance Task Forces: Safety, Talent, K-12, Communications, Industry 4.0, STEM, and Talent Risk.
- Partner with manufacturers to address the regional skills shortage!
