Career Ready: Re-Skill. Re-Route. Re-Engage.

Join us in person at the Tech Council for Career Ready: Re-Skill. Re-Route. Re-Engage. on Wednesday, March 18.

Career Ready empowers individuals exploring or pursuing tech apprenticeships, careers in manufacturing, and wraparound support services. Attendees learn directly from employers and training providers, hear practical success stories, and connect to job, training, and support opportunities. 

Date: Wednesday, March 18

Time: 10:00AM - 1:30PM

Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council | 100 S. Commons, Ste. 172, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Agenda:
10:00 – 10:30 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:30 – 11:25 AM | Employer Panel: What Manufacturing Employers Value in 2026
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Networking Break + Resource Room Opens
12:15 – 1:00 PM | Partner Panel: Re-Skill, Re-Route, Re-Engage
1:00 - 1:05 PM | Closing Remarks 
1:05 – 1:20 PM | Manufacturing Hiring Fair (Resource Room)
1:30 PM | Event Concludes

Cost: FREE for all attendees and employers!

• Employers: Space is limited! This curated event will feature 8 employers, each given dedicated time to showcase open roles, hiring priorities, and company culture. Participation includes access for up to four recruiters to pitch your organization, network with skilled professionals, engage with experienced candidates, conduct initial screenings, and initiate next-step interview conversations.
• Job Seekers: Anyone looking to showcase their skills, network, and explore opportunities with our feature employers, ranging from fast growing startups to our region's largest companies.

Why You Should Come

• Meet manufacturing and tech employers currently hiring
• Discover high-growth, high demand roles
• Explore training programs for manufacturing and tech careers
• Learn skills employers want in 2026
• Get support to reskill, reroute, and restart your career
• Build confidence and get insider hiring tips
• Network with employers, training partners, and other job seekers

What To Expect

• Employer conversations and on-site hiring opportunities
• Resume reviews and professional headshots
• Career Connector job search demos
• Free lunch and all-day refreshments
• Wraparound support from community partners