Ensuring Educated And Skilled Workers For 21stCentury Careers

Manufacturing employs more than 13 million people in America and supports another 5 million in related industries.

• Even in tough economic times, manufacturers report they cannot find workers with the right skills, at the right time, to remain competitive.
• Manufacturers need a consistent means of validating the knowledge and skills an applicant and/or employee possesses, since talent is the most important driver of business success.

Helping Workers Transition To New Careers And Helping Students Graduate Ready For Work

In today’s economy, workers transitioning from “legacy” industry jobs to new careers and graduates seeking employment often do not have skills for the 21st century manufacturing workplace.

• Transitioning workers do not have clear career and skills development pathways to make transitions quickly and effectively.
• Students need a clear education pathway in order to graduate with the skills demanded in today’s manufacturing workplace.
• Current workers need to upgrade skills for new technologies.

Addressing Confusion In The Education And Training

Marketplace Educators do not have a clear understanding of the competencies and skills to be taught for entrance into 21st century manufacturing workplaces.

• Curriculum does not align to the needs of industry and industry-based certifications.
• Training providers are seeking consistent guidance from industry.