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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 Hands-On 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.

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.
Also available as a dedicated workshop for Spanish speaking staff.
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Driving Performance Improvement by Building a Safety-First Culture
Winchester Regional Airport Conference Center 491 Airport Rd., Winchester, VA, United StatesSafety 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 proven principles from safety science, human factors,...
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How to Reduce Manufacturing Cost Through Energy-Aware Supply Chain Decisions
Greater Richmond Partnership 800 E. Canal Street, Suite 800, Richmond, VA, United StatesThis executive session takes a deeper look at an issue that is increasingly shaping sourcing and supply chain decisions: energy. Energy is no longer just a utility expense. It is a hidden driver of cost, risk and resilience across the supply chain. Join the GENEDGE and the Greater Richmond Partnership to...
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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...
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Six Course Leadership Training Series – Martinsville – Fall 2026
New College Institute (NCI) 191 Fayette Street, Martinsville, 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...
$1500 -
Cobotic Alliance Center/HAMMER Open House – Oct 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) – Nov 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