Events
Phase 2 is the next step in the AZ MEP Leadership Development Program. This advanced course will enhance the new supervisor’s learning journey with 7 new topics that are a continuation from the first LDP. This course is designed to help expand the knowledge new leaders need when taking on a new or advanced role within their companies. The cohort setting with multiple manufacturing companies leads to gaining a broader perspective on common issues that attendees may be facing.
This program will consist of 7 essential classes for new leaders. The course will be delivered in 4 hour increments, every two weeks, August 2025 - October 2025. Download the flyer from the link below to see a complete course description and class dates.
Certificates will be awarded to those who complete all 7 sessions.
Session 1: Lean Leadership (August)
Session 2: Emotional Intelligence (August)
Session 3: Communication with Influence & Persuasion for Leaders (September)
Session 4: Effective Decision Making (September)
Session 5: Learning to Lead with Accountability (October)
Session 6: Employee Engagement (October)
Session 7: Innovative Thinking (October)
Who Should Attend:
Employees who are leading others (new line or cell leads, supervisors, engineers) or anyone aspiring to advance their leadership skills or if you have attended Phase 1 and are interested in learning more!
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (all 7 days)
Cost: $950.00 per person (for all 7 sessions)
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Leaders experience transformational learning most deeply when we use a blended approach of community (a cohort of peers) and a powerful personalized experience.
To usher in transformation takes iterative learning, strong feedback mechanisms, and a supportive and structured set of relationships (coach, peers, mentor). We need to experience discovery, try out tools, get feedback for calibration, and track our success. All modules will be a blend of learning and doing, culminating in a real world “change project” to take back into the workplace.
The course will be delivered in 4-hour increments, every two weeks, September 2025 - December 2025. The topics with a course description can be found on the flyer (download below)
Complete ALL 7 Sessions and Receive a Certificate!
Module Titles and Dates:
Leadership 101 - September 8th
High Powered Teams - September 22nd
The Power of Communication - October 6th
What's in Your Toolkit? - October 20th
Feedback Rich Teams - November 3rd
The Hard Part: Difficult Conversations - November 17th
Show Case: Leadership Manifesto - December 8th (Graduation)
Who Should Attend: Designed for rising and emerging leaders—from newly promoted team members like supervisors, engineers, and cell leads, to those preparing to step into leadership roles—this course offers the tools and insights to lead with confidence and clarity.
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (all 7 days)
Cost: $1,100.00 (per person/for all 7 sessions)
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THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS! REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS!
The focus of this 4-hour workshop is to educate/train employees in a short, concentrated manner, on a number of the Basics of Lean Principles. This training will help those participating to see how continuous improvement can be applied through the utilization of Lean concepts throughout the company.
Topics to be covered include:
• Lean Definitions (Lead time, Cycle time, Value Added vs Non-value added)
• The 8 Wastes
• Selected Tools from the House of Lean (i.e. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Control, POUS, Pull, KanBan).
• Two rounds of Hands-on simulation (Legos)
• An example of how to value stream a process and how to begin attacking real problems.
Who Should Attend
Business and manufacturing leaders and anyone who would like to understand the basic Lean concepts and start on the road to Lean Manufacturing. Companies that are interested in reducing their inventory, improving their overall quality, improving their on-time delivery performance, improving their productivity and lowering their manufacturing costs.
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $100.00 per person
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Many manufacturing employees are promoted from operators to lead and supervisor positions but are not given / taught the soft skills to succeed. Sometimes the result is not only the loss of a good operator by moving them into the leadership role, but if that employee struggles in their new role it can cause dissatisfaction for that employee and the employees who they are responsible for leading. Ultimately that can lead to employee turnover.
This program will consist of 7 essential classes for new leaders. The course will be delivered in 4 hour increments, one-time per month, September 2025-December 2025. The topics are listed below along with class dates. To view the course descriptions download the flyer using the link below.
- Session 1: New Supervisor Essentials (September 15th)
- Session 2: Effective Communication (September 29th)
- Session 3: Conflict Resolution (October 14th - TUESDAY)
- Session 4: Coaching for Success (October 27th)
- Session 5: Time Management (November 10th)
- Session 6: Team Dynamics (November 24th)
- Session 7: Change Management (December 8th)
Certificates Will Be Awarded to Those Who
Complete All 7 Sessions
Who Should Attend:
Recently promoted employees who are leading others (new line or cell leads, supervisors, engineers) or anyone aspiring to move into a leadership role in the future.
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (all 7 days)
Cost: $950.00 per person (for all 7 sessions)
Download the flyer for more information.
Is your organization prepared for the future of cybersecurity compliance? Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed to simplify the CMMC framework and guide your business toward compliance success. The objective of this workshop is to equip manufacturing companies with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve CMMC compliance.
With practical examples and engaging discussions, you’ll learn to assess your current security posture, identify gaps, and develop a personalized action plan. Our interactive activities will provide hands-on experience, helping you streamline your path towards compliance.
What You’ll Learn:
• Understanding differences between Level 1 (FAR 52.204-21) and Level 2 (NIST 800-171)
• Comprehensive understanding of the 15 requirements outlined for Level 1 compliance
• How to identify and close compliance gaps to meet federal contract requirements.
• How to create a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for Level 2 compliance.
Key Topics:
• Risk Mitigation
• Federal Contract Readiness
• SPRS Scoring Insights
• Tailored Compliance Solutions
• Developing a POA&M
• CUI Safeguarding Strategies
Activities:
• Interactive Gap Analysis Exercise: identify Level 1 & 2 compliance gaps
• Develop a roadmap for CMMC compliance tailored to your company
• Hands-on Planning: Draft components of an SSP and POA&M for your company
• Group Discussions: Share insights and explore strategies
Time: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (includes continental breakfast with networking and lunch)
Cost: $499.00 per company (up to 2 people per company)
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THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS!
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS!
Successful Lean Transformations require leaders that have both a solid comprehension of the lean philosophy, as well as the lean tools. They must understand their function and the role lean leaders play in crafting the culture that ensures lasting change. The Lean Green Belt course will empower company leaders to both support improvement efforts and become advocates for change. The 5-day course is loaded with practical examples, breakout sessions, and hands-on exercises to engage students and practice the concepts learned throughout the class.
Lean Green Belt covers a multitude of lean methodologies and tools including:
• 5S
• Plant Layout
• Lean Deployment
• Training Within Industry
• Mistake Proofing
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping
• TPM
• Cellular Flow
• Pull Systems
• Lean Performance Measures
• Leadership Roles
• Strategic Planning
• Building a Lean Culture
Engaging exercises are included to apply the skills in a structured environment incorporating data collection forms, videos and case studies. A test is administered on day 4 with a panel review on the final day.
Schedule:
Monday & Tuesday September 22nd & 23rd (days 1 & 2)
Monday, October 6th (day 3)
Monday & Tuesday, November 17th & 18th (days 4 &5)
Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 1st 4 days/8:00 am - 12:00 pm last day
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MFG Month 2025 Celebration!
The Arizona MEP, the Arizona Department of Education, CTE, and Arizona State University (Polytech and West) have partnered again this year to celebrate MFG Month.
This year we have an entirely new format allowing for one-on-one interaction with more students in a trade show atmosphere! The events will take place at ASU West on October 24th and ASU Polytech on October 31st. You can sign up for just one location or both. SELECTION IS IN THE REGISTRATION FORM!
There will be 25 tables available for manufacturers only at each of these locations. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!!
There is no cost to the manufacturers, Local Partners or sponsors to participate!
This is an initial registration. More information will be coming about how many people from your organization will be attending, what your needs are for space and what activities you will offer to the students.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Sponsorships are open to manufacturers, Local Partners and participating sponsors (ASU/Arizona Department of Education/AZ MEP)
The goals are for the participating manufacturers to:
· Interact with students about manufacturing related careers
· Explain your manufacturing process AND have a hands-on activity the students participate in
· Invite students to sign up for a facility tour at a later date
· Stamp their passport for a participation grade
Final date to register for a table will be October 1st DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY.
View itinerary for each location by clicking on the AGENDA on the registration page.