Fivestar Development

Workforce development is becoming a business priority.

As skills evolve and workforce needs change, organizations need better visibility into capabilities, skill gaps, and future readiness.

Our latest article explores how workforce systems can help leaders support continuous learning, workforce planning, and long-term growth.

Read more here: https://fivestardev.com/blogs/building-workforce-systems-that-learn-alongside-people

Fivestar* Learning has traditionally followed a familiar pattern: attend training, complete a course, earn a certification, and return to work. While those approaches still serve a purpose, many organizations are discovering that scheduled learning alone is becoming harder to sustain.

We’re proud to be sponsoring the Made in PA Supplier Forum alongside Catalyst Connection on May 5th, here in Pittsburgh!

Connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators around real sourcing needs is where meaningful progress happens, and we’re excited to be part of it.

With Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. leading the discussion, this is a great opportunity to align capabilities and explore what’s next across the supply chain.

A thank you to the Pittsburgh Technology Council and Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. for bringing this together, we’re looking forward to the conversations ahead and the opportunities that come from it.

Last week, we hosted our annual Infor CRM SLX User Group event, bringing together a strong community of users, partners, and peers centered on shared insights and real-world experiences.

The value of the day came from the perspectives shared; sessions grounded in practical application, conversations that extended beyond the room, and insights that teams can carry forward into their work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed so openly, and to our session speakers, including Infor and QWARE, and the fivestar* team for bringing thoughtful, experience-driven perspectives to each discussion.

As we continue navigating change across data, AI, and technology, staying connected as a community is more important than ever. These moments create space to learn from one another and move forward with greater clarity.

Looking forward to continuing the conversation.

We’re proud to share that Lou Camerlengo has been nominated for the Tech for the Good - Community Impact Award, hosted by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this recognition highlights leaders using technology to create meaningful impact.

Through his leadership at fivestar*, Lou has helped shape a culture where technology supports people, strengthens communities, and drives lasting change. We are grateful to be part of a community that continues to lead with purpose!

Join us in celebrating at the 2026 CIO of the Year & Tech Titan Awards on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Westin Pittsburgh. An evening recognizing the people and teams shaping the future of technology.

Register to attend! (Link in the comment section below) We hope to see you there.

We’re excited to announce that fivestar* will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh on March 27.

The rapid growth of AI, cloud infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing is creating new demands on data centers, power systems, and the digital platforms that support them. Events like this play an important role in bringing together the leaders, innovators, and policymakers working to solve these challenges and shape the future of critical infrastructure.

Pennsylvania is quickly becoming a key part of that story, and we’re looking forward to being part of the conversation. Thank you to the Pittsburgh Technology Council for hosting another incredible event and for continuing to foster collaboration across the region’s technology and innovation ecosystem.

Let us know if you’ll be there, it would be great to connect with you!

Lou Camerlengo, recently joined TechVibe Radio to talk about what it really takes to build a software company that lasts.

In the conversation, Lou reflects on nearly 30 years in Pittsburgh’s technology ecosystem, sharing lessons on leadership, resilience, and how strong companies evolve with the industry.

We’re grateful to TechVibe Radio and Pittsburgh Technology Council for the opportunity to be part of the conversation.

🎧 Listen to the discussion and hear Lou’s insights on building companies that last. See the link in comments section!

It was great to be part of the Explore the Floor visit at Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. last week. One of the things enjoyed most about the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Explore the Floor series is the chance to see innovation where it actually happens - on the manufacturing floor.

During the visit, we had the opportunity to learn more about Eos’s zinc-powered energy storage technology and hear from the team about how they are scaling production and contributing to the future of energy storage.

A big thank you to the Eos team for hosting and to the Pittsburgh Technology Council for organizing another great Advanced Manufacturing Network event.

Experiences like this are a great reminder of the level of innovation happening across manufacturing and robotics in Western Pennsylvania.

What manufacturing facilities in Western PA should we visit next?

We’re proud to sponsor and attend the upcoming Explore the Floor™ event hosted by Pittsburgh Technology Council at Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. on March 4, here in Pittsburgh!

We’re especially looking forward to the behind-the-scenes tour, learning more about Eos’s zinc-powered energy storage technology, and connecting with fellow manufacturing and robotics leaders across Western Pennsylvania. Opportunities to benchmark best practices and see innovation in action are what make this series so valuable.

Being part of a community that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and strengthening regional manufacturing truly means a great deal to us. We’re grateful to support and stand alongside the companies building what’s next.

77% of employers are struggling to fill roles due to skill gaps.

Workforce programs are scaling to meet that demand, but scaling programs requires more than funding and intent. It requires infrastructure that can support growth.

Too often, expansion exposes the cracks:

• Disconnected systems.

• Manual reporting.

• Limited visibility into outcomes.

When programs grow faster than the technology behind them, operational strain follows. At fivestar*, we help workforce organizations align their technology, data, and workflows so growth is supported with clarity and confidence.

If workforce expansion or performance-based models are on your roadmap this year, let’s talk.

Supporting workforce development starts with the right partner, one who:
- Understands your programs
- Builds with a people-first mindset
- Creates systems that scale with growth

That’s how fivestar* supports workforce initiatives today with the future in mind. Take a look at how we do it (Link in the Comment Section):