“Manufacturers continue to face an alarming workforce shortage—which could result in 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, according to a study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte.
The MI—the workforce development and education partner of the NAM—is working hard to fill that gap. MI President Carolyn Lee spoke at the Made in Connecticut: 2022 Manufacturing Summit last week about how manufacturers are taking on this critical issue and what lies ahead.
“The challenge: “One of the biggest long-term issues our industry is confronting is the perception problem,” said Lee. “Many Americans—usually parents—cling to the belief that the manufacturing industry is not a place where people can find satisfying, well-paying lifelong careers. … Our industry needs to overcome this perception and grow the supply of young workers.”
“Making progress: ‘That brings me back to good news: perceptions are changing,’ said Lee. ‘Thanks to movements like MFG Day, and campaigns like the National Association of Manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute’s Creators Wanted campaign, which is touring the country right now, we are moving the needle.’” Read more.
