Manufacturing jobs are in the spotlight once again. The federal focus on bringing manufacturing jobs back to American workers has stirred up the topic, along with the related issues of off-shoring, trade tariffs, gaps left by retiring Baby Boomers, and automation. It’s no simple topic. Multiple complex factors influence the employment landscape in industrial manufacturing.
On the positive side, manufacturers can take steps to help relieve the burden caused by unfilled job positions with training and apprenticeship programs. Engaging in awareness programs which educate prospective employees and replace outdated stereotypes is another tactic.
