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HireUP: Smart Manufacturing

Join us for a dynamic hiring event connecting top manufacturing employers with skilled talent across all experience levels.

Whether you're exploring a new career in Smart Manufacturing or looking to advance your existing role, this event is designed to help you grow. Employers from across the industry will be on-site, seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds—from hands-on technicians and machinists to engineers and automation specialists.

In partnership with the Penn State’s College of Engineering and the Digital Foundry at New Kensington discover new opportunities, upgrade your skills, and connect with leaders in the future of manufacturing. Don’t miss your chance to take the next step in your career and drive innovation in the manufacturing workforce.

When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Where: Digital Foundry, 855 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068

Parking: Street parking is available for these locations, as well as a surface parking lot between Barnes Street and Constitution Boulevard. Click HERE for map.

Agenda:

4:00pm-4:30pm Registration and Networking
4:30pm-5:00pm Welcome
5:00pm-7:00pm Open Recruiting

Cost:

Employers Early Bird: $300 Member*/$900 Non-Member (Until September 1st)
Employers Regular: $475 Member*/$1,500 Non-Member

*Member includes: Member of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, Partner of Penn State’s College of Engineering Micro Credential Program and/or Member of Digital Foundry at New Kensington

Staffing Firms: Email Ashley Steckel at asteckel@pghtech.org regarding sponsorship and visibility opportunities

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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Presenting Sponsor:

Contact Information:
For content or logistics questions: Program Director: Marie Pelloni, Director of Talent, STEM, & Workforce Innovation Initiatives, mpelloni@pghtech.org
For registration questions: Megan Colf, Senior Director, Events, mcolf@pghtech.org
For sponsorship questions: Ashley Steckel, VP, Business Development, asteckel@pghtech.org
For membership questions: Betsy Rusnic, Director of Membership Services, brusnic@pghtech.org