Lincoln Electric’s success as the global leader in welding products relies on its ability to hire and develop diverse talent, thinking beyond traditional workforce development models. Key to its success are early engagement activities, virtual training and mobile labs, partnerships with academia, facility tours, registered apprenticeships, and more. Geoff Lipnevicius, senior manager of organizational effectiveness, will highlight innovative approaches to pipeline and talent development that include a system of transparent, interconnected training and education programs with multiple entry and exit points. He will share details of Lincoln’s recent expansion of its short-duration apprenticeship programs, successes and lessons learned, and the quantitative and qualitative payoff for both the company and its workforce that span career pathways that include entry level, skilled trades, engineering, and supervision.