--- title: Congressman Smucker and Rep. Klunk visit ELSNER,  discuss workforce Gap description: Congressman Smucker and Rep. 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Klunk visit ELSNER,  discuss workforce Gap [Elsner Team](https://blog.elsnereng.com/author/elsner-team) Sep 25, 2018 3:34:01 PM ![Smucker and Klunk visit ELSNER manufacturing facility](https://blog.elsnereng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/kate%20klunk%20visit.jpg?width=523&name=kate%20klunk%20visit.jpg) ELSNER, Hanover-based manufacturer of converting machinery, recently hosted Congressman Lloyd Smucker as he makes his way around York County since redistricting.  Representative Kate Klunk joined Smucker for the visit that included lunch, discussion and a tour.  ELSNER employees enjoyed the opportunity to share their experiences as well as ask questions.  With workforce development being a major concern for Pennsylvania manufacturers, including ELSNER, much of the conversation centered on initiatives to close the gap between people retiring in the next few years and hiring younger generations to work.  The Congressman learned more about the apprenticeship program ELSNER collaborated on with the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry.  ELSNER employee, Zach Neighoff  shared his story of his experience as an apprentice and pre-apprentice.  The visit was capped off with a tour of the facility and an open Q & A session for employees.        [workforce development](https://blog.elsnereng.com/topic/workforce-development) ## Read On ### [ELSNER ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH GRITZBACH CONSULTING, Deepens Commitment to EU Market February 18, Hanover, PA: ELSNER is pleased to announce an agreement with GRITZBACH CONSULT to...](https://blog.elsnereng.com/elsner-announces-agreement-with-gritzbach-consulting-deepens-commitment-to-eu-market) ### [ELSNER's Dan Schmidt Honored for Community Service by Rep. 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