Registration Now Open for MTI's 2028 YES Management Training Program
Invest in the Future Leaders Who Will Shape Your Company's Success
The future of your company will be determined by the quality of the leaders you develop today.
That's why the Metal Treating Institute is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2028 YES Management Training Program…one of the manufacturing industry's most respected leadership development experiences.
MTI expects the program to sellout sometime in July, so act now to make sure you are able to enroll your candidate in the program. The past two years, the YES program sold out in 30 hours!
For nearly two decades, the YES Program has helped transform emerging managers into confident leaders who know how to build high-performing teams, improve workplace culture, navigate change, and think strategically. Time and again, graduates return to their companies with renewed confidence, practical leadership tools, and a network of peers that continues long after graduation.
More Than Management Training
The 10-month YES Management Training Program is designed specifically for owners, executives, supervisors, and rising leaders from MTI Member companies who are ready to take the next step in their professional growth.
Participants experience a unique blend of:
- Four highly-interactive leadership training sessions
- High-performance team development
- Leadership systems and organizational excellence
- Emotional intelligence and people skills
- Strategic thinking and managing change
- MTI Online Academy coursework
- Exclusive plant tours of leading heat treating companies
- Lifelong networking with peers from across North America
Why Companies Keep Sending Employees Back
The greatest competitive advantage any company can build isn't equipment…it's leadership.
As experienced managers retire and workforce expectations continue to evolve, companies need leaders who can inspire people, solve problems, communicate effectively, and drive continuous improvement. Organizations that invest in leadership development consistently build stronger cultures, improve employee retention, and create deeper management benches prepared for future growth.
Many MTI Member companies have made the YES Program a key part of their succession planning strategy because they know leadership excellence doesn't happen by accident…it is intentionally developed.
A Life-Changing Experience
What makes YES different is that it develops the whole leader, not just the manager. Participants frequently say the program changes how they lead at work, communicate with others, and approach challenges in their personal lives. The result is greater confidence, better decision-making, stronger relationships, and improved organizational performance.
Many graduates describe YES as the most valuable professional development experiences of their careers.
Reserve Your Spot NOW
Each YES class is intentionally limited to ensure meaningful interaction and personal coaching throughout the program. If your company has an employee with leadership potential, or someone you know will become a key leader over the next decade, now is the time to invest in their future.
The return on developing great leaders lasts far longer than any piece of equipment ever will.
CLICK HERE to see full details of the 2028 YES Program and link to secure your company’s spot. If you don’t know who you want to send yet… no problem. Just input “TBD” for the first and last name for the participant’s name and we will follow up on who you plan to send in Summer 2027.