Pursuing Equity, Inclusion, and Industrial Rebirth in the Age of COVID-19

This webinar, hosted by the Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA) and The Century Foundation (TCF), convenes leaders from workforce development, policy, and manufacturing sectors to explore strategies for fostering inclusive economic recovery during the pandemic. As part of the Industry & Inclusion 4.0 initiative, the panel features Rhandi Berth (Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership), Autumn Russell (MAGNET), Andrew Stettner (TCF), and Lee Wellington (UMA), with moderation by Dr. Ron Williams (Coppin State University). The discussion centers on leveraging the renewed focus on manufacturing to address systemic inequities, particularly those affecting communities of color, by enhancing workforce pipelines, aligning training with Industry 4.0 advancements, and building equitable partnerships between industry and community stakeholders.

Rhandi Berth | Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership

Autumn Russell | MAGNET

Andrew Stettner | The Century Foundation

Lee Wellington | Mechanism (formerly Urban Manufacturing Alliance)

Dr. Ron Williams | Coppin State University and Mechanism