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Lissy Rand, Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships at MAGNET, recently spoke with WorkRise about overcoming racial disparities in manufacturing recruitment and training programs. In the conversation, she highlighted the importance of connecting underrepresented workers, particularly Black workers, with jobs in the manufacturing sector.

This discussion follows the release of a new research report funded by WorkRise, "Advancing Economic Mobility in Manufacturing," which MAGNET co-authored with New Growth Group, PolicyBridge, and Towards Employment. The report focuses on the impact of MAGNET's ACCESS to Manufacturing on-ramp training program, designed to recruit Black workers into manufacturing careers.

Lissy’s conversation with WorkRise’s Megan Tackney offers valuable insights into how organizations can make a difference in creating more equitable opportunities in manufacturing. You can listen to their conversation in the video below.

For a deeper dive into the findings of the report, read the full "Advancing Economic Mobility in Manufacturing" report here.

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