Workforce Development

Leader Retention Training: When Supervisors Step Up as Leaders Most foundries do not struggle because their people lack skill or work ethic. They...

A Membership Benefit You Can Put to Work Today The Mary & Louis Iannettoni Memorial NFFS Scholarship Program is not just a scholarship. It is a...

From Friction to Focus: Practical Ways to Lead Multi-Generational Teams Every foundry is feeling it. Communication breakdowns. Frustration between...

Real Dollars for Training, Equipment, and Growth, But Only If You Act Foundry leaders are being asked to solve hard problems with fewer options....

Legacy at Work: Empowering Foundry Veterans to Mentor Webinar Recap with Practical Next Steps Foundries run because the work gets done. They run...

Workforce Challenges Are Not Easing & Why NFFS Is Your Resource in 2026 and Beyond The latest FM&T Metalcasting Business Outlook confirms...

Why 2026 Is a Critical Moment for NFFS Members Recent reporting by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette highlights a trend that should catch the attention of...

Your Network Is Your Net Worth &2026 Is the Year to Invest in It As the metal-casting industry enters 2026, one thing is clear: technical skills...

Addressing the Skills Gap andProtecting the Future of Your Business As NFFS enters 2026, the metalcasting industry is facing a defining challenge:...

The workforce challenge facing the metal casting industry is well known. An aging workforce, increased competition for skilled talent, and limited...

Retention Begins with Appreciation and Grows Through Training This time of year naturally pushes us to reflect on who makes our success possible....

On a dark and stormy night, in foundries across the land, mysterious shadows lurked—missed deadlines, wasted materials, unsafe conditions, and...