3rd Annual Pinellas Manufacturing Summit Focuses on “Building a Skilled Future”

3rd Annual Pinellas Manufacturing Summit Focuses on “Building a Skilled Future”

Pinellas Park, FL – November 14, 2024 – The 3rd Annual Pinellas Manufacturing Summit will take place on November 14, 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center (4951 78th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL). With the theme “Building a Skilled Future: Workforce & Education in Manufacturing,” the event will unite industry experts, educators, and policymakers to address workforce development, education, and manufacturing needs.

This year, the summit introduces the Pinellas Manufacturing Technical Scholarship to support Pinellas County students pursuing manufacturing careers, awarding over $7,000 in scholarships.

Speakers Include:

• Rachel Ludwig, Vice President, Florida Chamber Foundation
• Whit Blanton, Executive Director, Forward Pinellas
• Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director, Pinellas County Economic Development
• Steve Meier, CEO, CareerSource
• Margie Burnham, Director of Workforce Education, St. Petersburg College
• Dr. Jakub Prokop, Director, Pinellas Technical College
• Joshua Wolfenden, Principal, Richard O. Jacobson Technical High
• Tom Mudano, President & CEO, AmSkills
• Kevin Carr, CEO, FloridaMakes
• Nicole McMurray, Vice President, AppleOne

Panel Discussions: Panels will address Economic Development, Education, and Future Workforce needs in manufacturing.

Thank You to Our Sponsors: Duke Energy, AAIM, Adams, Pinellas County Economic Development, Bay Area Manufacturers Association, Commercial Partners Realty, Grow Financial, England Brothers Construction, Sensor Systems, and Sam's Club.

RSVP: Register at RSVP Link.