It’s not a big secret that women are underrepresented in manufacturing. In 2019, women accounted for 29.4% of all workers in the sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
So how can manufacturers bring more women onto the factory floor?
Indiana University’s Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs recently held a digital forum to examine ways to increase opportunities for women in manufacturing, outlining career paths and potential pitfalls for women in the field. In an hour-long discussion, the industry leaders emphasized the long-term goal of increasing employment for women in an industry long dominated by men.
