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From the Shop Floor to the Top Floor
A Playbook for Mentors and Mentees in Manufacturing

Discover practical mentorship strategies that help manufacturing professionals grow, lead, and succeed.

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Whether you're seeking a mentor or becoming one, this playbook gives you practical guidance backed by industry research. Explore actionable tips, career-building best practices, and simple ways to create stronger mentorship relationships that benefit individuals, teams, and the future of manufacturing.

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Mentorship in Manufacturing:
Insights From Industry Leaders

Learn how women manufacturing leaders navigated career growth, found influential mentors, and became advocates for the next generation of talent. You’ll hear:

  • Key findings from the 2026 Career Advancement in Manufacturing Report, presented by Allison Roberts Grealis, president and founder of Women in Manufacturing, and Rachel Zepernick, general manager of Thomas
  • Mentorship stories from Jane Thomas, WIM board chair and president of Teijin Holdings USA, Inc., and Kate Leiby, WIM Education Foundation board chair
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