
From Skills Gap to Shop Floor Impact: Workforce Training That Works
Workforce shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing Maryland manufacturers today – and it’s not just about hiring. It’s about time.
Finding people with the right skills is tough. Finding time to training them is even harder.
In this session, Amtek and Amatrol will share practical strategies to help manufacturers build a more capable workforce without pulling critical staff of the floor for generic, one-size-fits-all training. You will learn how manufacturers are identifying the specific skills their teams need – and don’t need – to save time and reduce training costs.
In this webinar, we will cover:
- The most in-demand technical skills manufacturers are prioritizing for training – like troubleshooting, PLCs, electrical systems, and mechanical drives – and why they matter on the shop floor
- How to create individualized training plans that focus only on actual skills gaps
- Real examples of manufacturers successfully up-skilling teams
- Tools like eAssessment that help you pinpoint exactly what your team needs to learn – and skip what they already know
Whether you are onboarding new employees, reskilling current, or just trying to do more with less, this session will give you strategies to build skills that stick – without wasting time or resources.
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DATE & TIME:
- June 24, 2025
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM
LOCATION:
- ZOOM Webinar
COST:
- There is no cost to attend this webinar, but you must register via the link below.
CONTACT:
skeith@mdmep.org

About the Presenters:
Alex Baddock
Sales Consultant at Amtek Company
Alex Baddock has over 16 years of experience supporting workforce development initiatives across education and industry. Based in Arnold, Maryland, he began his career in field service before transitioning into business development. Today, Alex helps educational institutions and manufacturers identify, plan, and implement effective training programs. With a deep understanding of hands-on training technologies and real-world implementation challenges, he offers practical guidance to organizations looking to build or strengthen their technical workforce.

Mark Goodman
Director of North American Commercial Sales at Amatrol
Mark Goodman is a seasoned industry leader with over 35 years of experience in manufacturing and workforce development. Renowned for his expertise in technical training and organizational learning strategies, Mark has successfully guided numerous Fortune 500 companies in designing and implementing impactful solutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development, is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and serves as a leadership development coach. Most recently, Mark co-authored Bridging America’s Skills Gap, a book that examines the root causes of the U.S. workforce crisis and presents actionable strategies for sustainable improvement.