todayOctober 22, 2025 location_on Greenville, SC access_time8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Aligning Academic Outcomes with Industry Needs.
The Corporate & Institutional Member Roundtable is an exclusive, invitation-only program bringing together leaders from manufacturing companies and universities to address one of the industry’s most urgent challenges: preparing graduates to excel in today’s manufacturing workplace.
As part of your Roundtable experience, you’ll join Bright Minds College students for a joint session, Stronger Together: Connecting Students, Educators & Industry for the Future of Manufacturing. This is your opportunity to engage directly with the next generation of manufacturing talent, hear their perspectives, showcase your expertise, and collaborate with students and educators on preparing a future-ready workforce. Together, we’ll spark dialogue, explore technology, and build meaningful connections across industry and academia.
Why Attend
- Identify critical skill gaps in today’s graduates
- Build relationships with true partners in workforce development
- Share and learn strategies for closing the education-to-career gap
- Experience firsthand the technologies shaping modern manufacturing
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Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited. Secure your seat for Corporate & Institutional Member Roundtable today, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of manufacturing.
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