NFFS WD Webinar - Introducing SMART Training

 
Effective workforce training requires more than experience, it demands a formal, purposeful approach that ensures every employee develops the skills needed to perform consistently and safely. Many foundries still rely on informal learning, which can leave gaps in capability and hinder operational performance. A structured training program is essential to build a skilled, competent, and future-ready workforce.

In this session, Montez King will introduce Smart Training Standards (STS), a practical framework designed to help foundries modernize their training programs. Through an interactive discussion, attendees will learn how to assess their current training maturity and take actionable steps to implement structured, competency-based learning on the floor.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the four levels of training maturity and where your foundry currently stands.
• How Smart Training Standards can help evolve training from informal to optimized.
• Practical guidance for applying STS to strengthen workforce skills and competency.
• Why adopting STS is critical for sustaining quality and meeting industry expectations.

This webinar is a primer for foundries ready to embrace a more structured, measurable, and effective approach to workforce development.