Workforce Development "Next Gen" Webinar archives
Watch, Learn, Lead: Leveraging the
NFFS YouTube Channel for Continuous Growth
Leadership development in metalcasting cannot be limited to annual conferences or live events. The pace of manufacturing, workforce challenges, and evolving business demands require ongoing learning. That is why the Non-Ferrous Founders' Society YouTube channel has become an increasingly valuable resource for foundry professionals across the country.
The NFFS YouTube channel serves as a centralized, on-demand library of recorded webinars, workforce development sessions, Talent Pipeline Program discussions, and leadership-focused presentations. It extends the value of NFFS programming beyond a single date on the calendar and makes professional development accessible anytime, from anywhere.
For emerging leaders participating in the Next-Gen Webinar Series, the channel offers an opportunity to revisit key sessions or catch up on those they may have missed. Conversations around communication, decision-making, mentorship, resilience, and professional growth remain available long after the live broadcast ends. Instead of information being temporary, it becomes a resource that leaders can return to as they encounter new challenges inside their organizations.
For owners, executives, and directors, the channel provides a practical way to support internal development efforts. A supervisor who is stepping into a larger leadership role can be directed to a relevant recording. A management team discussing generational communication can reference a past workforce development webinar. A foundry participating in the Talent Pipeline Program can revisit informational sessions to reinforce recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies. In this way, the YouTube channel becomes more than a video archive. It becomes a training extension of your organization.
The accessibility of the platform is part of its strength. With no travel required and no schedule constraints, foundries can integrate professional development into the natural rhythm of their operations. A session can be watched individually, incorporated into a leadership meeting, or used as part of a broader training initiative. Over time, this consistent exposure to new ideas and industry perspectives builds confidence and capability at every level of the organization.
The metalcasting industry continues to face workforce pressures, technological change, and competitive demands. Strong leadership will determine which companies adapt and grow. The NFFS YouTube channel ensures that the insights shared through webinars and programs remain available to support that growth.
Members are encouraged to subscribe to the channel, explore the growing video library, and use the content intentionally within their teams. Continuous improvement does not require a major initiative. Sometimes it begins with simply pressing play.
The knowledge is there. The opportunity is there. The next step is yours.