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Six Course Leadership Training Classes – Check the Events Calendar to Stay Up to Date On Current Classes
Join us for an exclusive 6-course leadership training series tailored specifically for the dynamic manufacturing sector! Dive deep into the core tenets of leadership and learn how to navigate, inspire, and drive growth within your manufacturing company. Whether you’re a mid-level manager, a frontline supervisor, or preparing for a supervisory role, this series is designed with you in mind.
What You Will Gain:
- Leadership Foundations
- Efficient operational strategies
- The power of data-driven decisions
- Embracing technology and innovation
- Team Dynamics and Effective Communication
- Strategic Planning & Vision
- Change Management in Manufacturing
- Developing a Leadership Legacy
Half-Day Lean Process Improvement Classes – Check the Events Calendar to Stay Up to Date On Current Classes
Join us for a transformative half-day lean overview paired with hands-on simulation, this interactive training accommodates 10-13 keen learners.

Light Breakfast Will Be Served!
What’s In Store?
- Participants will go through three quick simulation rounds to teach concepts. Operators will build K’nex “Widgets” to simulate a traditional manufacturing operation.
- A Training overview will address standard lean tools and improvement methodologies, including lot size reduction, single piece flow and simulation results will demonstrate impacts to business in lead times, profitability and productivity.
- In the simulation’s third round the team applies concepts of kaizen and process improvement to create their own process flow, which they can see the results of the changes and improvements over the three rounds.
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Cobotic Alliance Center/HAMMER Open House – Jan 2026
Cobotic Alliance Center - SCA (at Tabet Manufacturing) 1344 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA, United StatesOpen houses include a center tour, live demonstrations, and time for questions with SCA staff. The Cobotic Alliance Center is a regional hub dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers in Hampton Roads adopt and integrate cobotic welding. The Center provides hands-on demonstrations, training, and real-world evaluation of cobotic systems...
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Cobotic Welding for Leaders (Half-Day Course) – Feb 2026
Cobotic Alliance Center - SCA (at Tabet Manufacturing) 1344 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA, United StatesHalf-day course for manufacturing leaders exploring cobotic welding. Hands-on demos, ROI discussion, and guidance from interest to adoption. Overview This half-day course is designed for manufacturing leaders who need to make informed, business-driven decisions about cobotic welding adoption. Rather than focusing on programming or operator-level training, the session provides...
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Hands-On Process Improvement Workshop (Half-Day)
Mountain Gateway Community College, Rockbridge Regional Center 2019 Forest Ave., Buena Vista, VA, United StatesThis half-day, hands-on workshop introduces proven process improvement methods through an interactive manufacturing simulation. Participants will learn how to identify value-added versus non-value-added work, reduce waste, improve flow, and align production to customer demand. Through multiple simulation rounds, attendees apply tools such as process mapping, workplace organization, standard work,...
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Six Course Leadership Training Series – Danville Spring 2026
Danville Community College 1008 South Main Street Taylor Bldg, Rm 203 B, Danville, VA, United StatesDrive results with stronger frontline leaders! Join us for an exclusive 6-course leadership training series tailored specifically for the dynamic manufacturing sector! Dive deep into the core tenets of leadership and learn how to navigate, inspire, and drive growth within your manufacturing company. Whether you're a mid-level manager, a frontline...
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Leading for Operational Excellence (Half-Day Workshop)
TBD (West Region)Status: In the Works (Details Coming Soon) Strong leadership is not a “soft skill.” It is an operational capability that directly influences safety, productivity, quality, retention, and culture. Leading for Operational Excellence is designed to strengthen supervisory and managerial performance using evidence-based leadership practices proven to drive measurable results. In...
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Energy 101: Reducing Operating Costs Through Energy Management (Half-Day Workshop)
TBD (East Region)Status: In the Works (Details Coming Soon) Energy costs are not just a facilities issue. They are an operating cost that directly impacts margin, cash flow, and profitability. Energy 101 is a hands-on, discussion-driven workshop designed to help manufacturers see how everyday operational decisions drive energy spend, and what practical energy...
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Driving Performance Improvement by Building a Safety-First Culture (Half-Day Workshop)
TBD (West Region)Status: In the Works (Details Coming Soon) Safety culture is not just a compliance requirement. It is a performance driver. Driving Performance Improvement by Building a Safety-First Culture equips supervisors and safety leaders with a research-informed understanding of how safety behaviors influence productivity, quality, retention, and operational stability. Built on...
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Cobotic Alliance Center/HAMMER Open House – Apr 2026
Cobotic Alliance Center - SCA (at Tabet Manufacturing) 1344 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA, United StatesOpen houses include a center tour, live demonstrations, and time for questions with SCA staff. The Cobotic Alliance Center is a regional hub dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers in Hampton Roads adopt and integrate cobotic welding. The Center provides hands-on demonstrations, training, and real-world evaluation of cobotic systems...
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Cobotic Welding for Leaders (Half-Day Course) – May 2026
Cobotic Alliance Center - SCA (at Tabet Manufacturing) 1344 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA, United StatesHalf-day course for manufacturing leaders exploring cobotic welding. Hands-on demos, ROI discussion, and guidance from interest to adoption. Overview This half-day course is designed for manufacturing leaders who need to make informed, business-driven decisions about cobotic welding adoption. Rather than focusing on programming or operator-level training, the session provides...
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Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors (Drugs and Alcohol)
TBD (West Region)Status: In the Works (Details Coming Soon) Few situations put a supervisor under more pressure than suspecting an employee may be impaired at work. The stakes are high, and the risks are real: safety incidents, equipment damage, regulatory exposure, legal liability, and a loss of trust across the workforce. This...
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Cobotic Alliance Center/HAMMER Open House – Jul 2026
Cobotic Alliance Center - SCA (at Tabet Manufacturing) 1344 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA, United StatesOpen houses include a center tour, live demonstrations, and time for questions with SCA staff. The Cobotic Alliance Center is a regional hub dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers in Hampton Roads adopt and integrate cobotic welding. The Center provides hands-on demonstrations, training, and real-world evaluation of cobotic systems...
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Cobotic Welding for Leaders (Half-Day Course) – Aug 2026
Cobotic Alliance Center - SCA (at Tabet Manufacturing) 1344 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk, VA, United StatesHalf-day course for manufacturing leaders exploring cobotic welding. Hands-on demos, ROI discussion, and guidance from interest to adoption. Overview This half-day course is designed for manufacturing leaders who need to make informed, business-driven decisions about cobotic welding adoption. Rather than focusing on programming or operator-level training, the session provides...
$250