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2024 Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance Impact Study Report

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) engaged the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) to conduct an economic impact study to quantify the effects of manufacturing-related training programs on wage increases, career advancement, and productivity growth. The study serves to provide insight into the economic benefits and potential outcomes associated with investing in employee training

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EMSNow Executive Spotlight: Karla Trotman, CEO of Electro Soft, Inc.

Posted by Jennifer Read | Oct 10, 2024 | Americas, EMS, Feature, HR and Talent, skilled labor shortage, Women in Tech With more than 600,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs unfilled, the political promises of revitalizing the sector made by both Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face a significant challenge. To truly modernize American manufacturing, leaders like Karla Trotman, CEO of Electro Soft, Inc., say it’s time

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SEPMA CO-CHAIR, MS. KARLA TROTMAN, 2024 REGIONAL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

Karla Trotman, MBA Electronics Manufacturing CEO | Board Member | 3rd Gen Entrepreneur5d This evening, while I was in Monaco celebrating the World EOY winner, I was announced as a winner of the Philly Regional EOY! Thankfully, my father was home and able to accept in my place. While in Monaco, before the announcement, I

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How to Host a Tour for Manufacturing Day 2023

  Attract Your Talent of the Future Today! Host an Open House During October to Celebrate Manufacturing Day 2023     Join thousands of manufacturers across the U.S. as they showcase the realities of modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of creators. This initiative inspires the next generation, reshapes perceptions about manufacturing, and fosters

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SEPMA in the News: The Philadelphia Inquirer features SEPMA’s Co-chair, Ms. Karla Trotman

For regional businesses in PA, Industry Partnerships (IPs) are a great way to build a talent pipeline, train and retain staff, and support economic growth. In this Inquirer article, Karla Trotman, CEO of Electrosoft and co-chair of The Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA) and James Martini, executive director of Pennsylvania’s Workforce Development Board, explain the value of

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How to Leverage Resources – Partnerships

Don’t Fight Alone: How Advance Manufacturing Leverages Partnerships to Strengthen Their Businesses 12:50 pm – 1:35 pm | Plenary Session – ROAR Conference With the advent of new technology, lean manufacturing process, and a strengthening economy, the manufacturing industry is experiencing a resurrection of sorts. Despite this positive forecasting, manufacturers still face an assortment of

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