Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Gamep at Georgia Tech

Workforce challenges aren’t slowing down, so Georgia manufacturers need to find innovative ways to build stronger teams, retain talent, and create cultures where employees thrive.

In our Manufacturing Workforce Development Strategies webinar, leaders from the Georgia manufacturing industry shared real-world strategies for:
+ Building sustainable workforce pipelines
+ Developing multi-generational talent
+ Upskilling and cross-training employees
+ Strengthening company culture and retention
+ Creating leadership pathways that employees actually want

From Cascade’s employee-driven culture to Textron’s groundbreaking RPM workforce program, this conversation highlights practical solutions manufacturers can implement today to attract, develop, and retain skilled talent.

Watch the full webinar and read our in-depth blog here: https://gamep.org/building-your-manufacturing-workforce-hiring-upskilling-and-retaining-employees/

Featuring insights from:
Alfred Gardner – GaMEP
Beth Eno –
Brandon Haddock –
Moderated by Cassia Baker

From silos to stronger leaders. What’s possible with the right development strategy?

Döhler North America’s Cartersville team saw gaps in leadership consistency and communication. Instead of just addressing the symptoms, they invested in building confident, capable leaders.

The result?
+ 40 leaders trained across multiple cohorts
+ 90% applying new skills within 60 days
+ Improved retention & faster project timelines

The real impact goes deeper: stronger collaboration, clearer communication, and a shared leadership language across the organization.

Curious how they did it, and what it could look like for your team?
Read the full story: https://gamep.org/success-story/dohler-north-america-success-story/

Great leadership doesn’t happen by accident. It is built through experience, relationships, and intention.

Meet our new team member, Sharon Riehl, ACC, NBC-HWC, PHR, SHRM-CP, project manager for leadership & team development. With more than a decade at Georgia Tech, Sharon brings a rare blend of people‑centered insight and business‑minded strategy to her work.

Known as a bridge builder, Sharon thrives on collaborating closely with teams, understanding their unique needs, and creating solutions that make a real impact, both individually and collectively.

Outside of work, she finds inspiration hiking summits, attending live music shows, and drawing leadership lessons from her love of sports.

Read more about Sharon’s journey 👉 https://gamep.org/employee-spotlight-sharon-riehl/

Free onsite warehouse safety training for distribution centers, food processing facilities, logistics companies, manufacturers, and warehouses!

Protect your team and reduce hazards with expert-led training in partnership with Georgia Tech Occupational Safety and Health.

Choose from one-hour or four-hour sessions covering:
✔️ Common hazards and prevention
✔️ Chemical and thermal stressors
✔️ Ergonomics best practices
✔️ Forklift/powered industrial truck safety
✔️ Safe material and package handling

Interested? Submit your information and our team will follow up to schedule your training: https://gamep.org/warehouse-safety-training/

Turn ISO 9001:2026 changes into a clear action plan in just one day.

Learn about ISO9001:2026 from our field experts, and get practical, hands-on training. You’ll go beyond theory and work through real-world scenarios to understand what the changes mean for your quality management system.

In this one-day session, you will:
✔ Understand the changes to the ISO 9001 standard.
✔ Apply ISO/DIS 9001 updates to hands-on scenarios.
✔ Simulate experience preparing for and conducting a quality management system gap assessment.
✔ Learn how to develop and implement an action plan to address QMS gaps.

Get 20% off this workshop by using code 20OFF at checkout!

🗓️ June 2, 9 AM-4 PM
📍 Atlanta, GA
👉 Register now and secure your spot: https://gamep.learningcart.com/products/ISO_9001_2026_june.aspx?

Quality isn’t just a process, it’s a culture.

The upcoming ISO 9001:2026 revision puts a renewed spotlight on quality culture and ethical behavior, making them key focus areas during audits. Auditors won’t just ask what your policies are—they’ll want to see how quality and ethics are embedded into daily business activities, leadership actions, and employee engagement.

In our latest article, we explore:
1. What ISO 9001:2026 expects around quality culture
2. Why leadership commitment is critical
3. How to demonstrate customer focus, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
4. Practical ways to gather objective audit evidence for these often intangible requirements

If your organization is preparing for the new standard, getting started early is essential.

Read the full article to learn how to strengthen your quality culture and prepare for ISO 9001:2026 👉 https://gamep.org/iso-9001-establishing-quality-culture-and-ethical-behavior/