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Forum tackles manufacturing skills shortage
Blog post by Rich Rovito, WMEP Industry Reporter
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For years now, manufacturers have struggled to fill open jobs due to a lack of qualified candidates. The problem continued to persist during the protracted recession even in the face of high unemployment levels, frustrating employers even more and creating missed opportunities for growth in the industrial sector.
What challenges has the skills shortage caused and what is being done to address the issue?
I recently served as a panelist for a forum on the topic organized by WUWM, the hard-working public radio station in Milwaukee. As a reporter - first for a business newspaper in Milwaukee and now as a staff member at the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership - I have covered manufacturing for more than a decade and have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing manufacturers as they often have struggled to grow their businesses, especially while the economy has worked to pull itself out of the depths of the downturn.
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Like it or not, social media is here to stay.
Find out how manufacturers are using social media tools to grow their business
Manufacturers have been slow to adopt social media because there hasn't been a business reason to do so. However, that's changing with manufacturers learning how to use social media to connect with potential employees.
Now, many companies are using social media tools for business intelligence and to connect with customers. We've scheduled two free Lunch & Learn events in December with SMC Pros (a firm that focuses on using social media to drive profit) - click to learn more about the sessions:
These sessions are for manufacturing leaders only - limit 2 per company. |
Manufacturers Endorsed Education Alliance
 The Manufacturing Institute has announced the launch of the Manufacturers Endorsed Education Alliance. As manufacturers and students are seeking the right standard of learning to meet the increasing skills demanded in manufacturing, this new program will recognize quality manufacturing education and training programs that are a preferred source of talent for manufacturing employers.
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