Why your voice matters: Complete the NFFS Workforce Development Survey

In today’s rapidly evolving workforce landscape, industry-specific skills are more critical than ever. As an association dedicated to the success of non-ferrous foundries, the Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society (NFFS) strives to keep our training, recruitment, and retention programs in sync with the real needs of our members. This is why we’ve launched the NFFS Workforce Development Survey. Your insights are essential to shaping a workforce strategy that not only addresses current industry challenges but also ensures long-term growth and resilience.

Here’s why your input is invaluable and how taking just a few minutes to complete this survey can make a big difference in the future of our workforce.

1. Help shape relevant, industry-specific training programs
   The non-ferrous metalworking sector relies on highly specialized skills. To ensure that our training programs remain relevant, we need to understand the specific competencies and skills our members need the most. Your feedback allows NFFS to align training with real-world demands, ensuring our workforce is prepared to meet the unique challenges of our industry.
2. Addressing talent shortages—together
   Our industry faces a significant talent gap, with shortages that could limit productivity and innovation. Your insights on workforce trends, skill gaps, and anticipated needs help NFFS proactively develop initiatives that tackle these shortages. This survey is an opportunity for you to share your perspective on hiring challenges, skill demands, and where future shortages may arise, so we can start building solutions today.
3. Enhance the quality of training and certifications
   With new technologies and practices emerging in metalworking, our workers must be up-to-date with the latest advancements. By contributing to this survey, you can help us design training and certification standards that reflect these technological changes. When our training programs are informed by on-the-ground expertise, they become more valuable to employees and trusted by employers.
4. Improve recruitment and retention efforts
   Attracting and retaining skilled talent is a priority for our entire sector. Through this survey, you can share insights on what makes a career in non-ferrous metalworking appealing or challenging, helping NFFS develop strategies that make our industry an attractive career destination. From flexible training options to career development programs, your input shapes efforts to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
5. Foster collaboration and innovation
   When we gather feedback from diverse industry voices, we create space for new ideas and approaches to workforce development. Completing this survey enables NFFS to design programs that encourage collaboration between industry and education. By participating, you help spark initiatives such as apprenticeships, internships, and hybrid learning models that bring lasting value to both workers and employers.

How to complete the NFFS Workforce Development Survey
Completing the survey is quick and easy. Simply click here to access the survey, fill in your responses, and submit. It only takes 20 minutes to help shape the future of our industry.

At NFFS, we believe that the most effective workforce solutions come from within. Your expertise and insights are the foundation of workforce development strategies that work. By completing the survey, you’re contributing to a stronger, more skilled, and more resilient non-ferrous metalcasting sector.

Thank you for your time, insights, and commitment to our industry’s future.