Build a Future-Ready Workforce
Employee of the Future Workshop
Learn how to attract, hire, and retain the Employee of the Future in the digital age.
$297 On-Demand Access (Live Workshop Nov, 2024)
Gain lifetime access to all recordings and workshop materials.
On-Demand Access
Watch the full workshop recording anytime, at your convenience.
Proven Workforce Strategy
Get actionable playbooks to help you attract, hire, and retain top talent equipped for Industry 4.0
Industry Expert Instruction
Learn directly from Walker Reynolds of 4.0 Solutions.
Community Connection
Join a network of engineers, integrators, and digital leaders transforming manufacturing.
About this course
Manufacturers are struggling to find and retain the talent needed for digital transformation. This workshop gives you a practical, strategic roadmap to build a workforce aligned with the demands of Industry 4.0.
Over two days, we walk you through how to restructure your organization for new technologies, hire for adaptability and digital literacy, and develop retention systems that create long-term value for your business and your team.
By the end, you’ll walk away with an actionable workforce strategy—custom-built for the future of manufacturing.
What you’ll learn
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How to restructure your business for Industry 4.0
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What roles and job functions are emerging in modern manufacturing
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How to attract and hire digitally skilled, adaptable workers
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Retention strategies for top talent in the automation era
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Career path planning and continuous learning systems
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The workforce tech stack: what you need and how to use it
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Real-world examples of how companies are implementing these strategies
Who this course is for
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HR leaders in manufacturing
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Plant managers and operations leaders
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Digital transformation executives
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Anyone responsible for workforce planning in Industry 4.0
Requirements
- A computer or mobile device with internet access
- A leadership, HR, or operations role in an industrial organization (or aspiring to step into one)
- Interest in building, developing, or leading a modern manufacturing workforce
- Openness to rethinking traditional org structures, hiring practices, and retention strategies
- No prior technical or coding experience required
Lessons in this course
Day 1: Restructuring Your Business for the Future
Day 2: Recruiting and Retaining the Employee of the Future
Meet your instructor
Walker Reynolds
Industry 4.0 Solutions Architect & Lead Educator at IIoT University
With more than two decades in steel, automotive, printing, and mining, Walker has architected some of the world’s most advanced digital-factory solutions. He now channels that experience into clear, actionable training—empowering engineers and leaders to build Unified Namespace architectures, deploy MES and IIoT systems, and drive real-world transformation on the plant floor.
Reviews
What professionals are saying
Hear from engineers, integrators, and leaders who have accelerated their digital transformation journey through our workshops and training programs.
"Mastermind calls cut through the noise of Industry 4.0. They help us focus on the most valuable skills and tech, saving time and ensuring we guide our clients with clarity and confidence."
- Amy Williams
"If I was going to hire someone [for Automation / Industry 4.0] I would have them go through this [3-Day Edge Connectivity] workshop as their onboarding."
- Amy Williams
"It was my first time using Ignition Vision and MySQL, and I was able to apply what I learned on a data-tracking job the very next day. The most valuable course I’ve taken—I enjoyed it a lot!"
- Bryce
Ready to build a future-ready workforce?
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Workforce Strategy Training
Employee of the Future Workshop
Learn how to attract, hire, and retain top talent in the digital age with proven strategies for building a future-ready workforce.
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