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Passing the Torch: How Mentorship Shapes the Future of Forging

In a hands-on, high-demand industry like forging, mentorship is a powerful tool for individual development. It offers real-work support, personalized guidance, and a space to ask the questions that formal training often leaves out. Whether you're early in your career and looking to grow, or a seasoned professional ready to share your hard-earned experience, this session will explore how meaningful mentoring relationships can fuel curiosity, close skill gaps, and help individuals step more confidently into their next chapter.



Passing the Torch: How Mentorship Shapes the Future of Forging

Hosted by the Women in Forging Committee
September 25, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. (ET) - Virtual
 
Key Takeaways:
     -   The Core Elements of a Strong Mentoring Partnership - learn what makes mentoring relationships effective, sustainable, and impactful
         - on both sides
     -   The Give and the Get - understand the benefits for both mentors and mentees, from skill development and confidence - building to legacy and
          leadership
     -   Why Mentorship Drives Real Change - discover how mentorship encourages curiosity, accelerates learning, and preserves hard-earned
           knowledge in technical fields like forging

Who Should Attend:
     -   Women and men across all roles and levels in the forging industry
     -   Emerging professionals seeking guidance
     -   Experienced leaders looking to make a difference
     -   Anyone curious about creating a more inclusive, resilient future for forging

Registration:
FIA Members: $20
Non-Members: $50

Please login at the top of this page to register. A link will be sent prior to the webinar. Questions about registration? Contact Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org or call 216-781-6260.

 

About the Presenter:
Anne Phelan
Executive Coach & Founder
Merrett Davies International

 

Anne brings over 35 years of international leadership experience across  engineering, manufacturing, and energy. A former engineering apprentice turned senior executive, she now coaches professionals - especially women in male-dominated industries - to lead with clarity, purpose, and confidence. Her work blends practical wisdom with deep empathy and a commitment to build strong, sustainable leadership at every level.

Join us to explore how mentorship can ignite careers, build community, and shape the future of forging.

 


This webinar is hosted by the Women in Forging Committee. Women in Forging is a standing committee created by the Forging Industry Association to help women in the forging industry connect, network, build relationships, mentor young women and empower females in the forging industry to continue to grow in leadership roles. If you are interested in learning more about Women in Forging please contact Gabby Schultz at gabby@forging.org or call (216) 781-6260.


Cancellation Policy (Non-Members)
For paid registrations, cancellations will be permitted until September 11, 2025 and will be refunded in full. After September 11, 2025 no refunds will be given, but substitutions are allowed if submitted to the FIA in writing.

Please Note
No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any paid registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full. 
 
When
9/25/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Webinar UNITED STATES
Registration
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Last day to register is 9/24/2025