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Conclusion : Guiding Philosophies for Building Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce
How educators can portray the manufacturing sector in a relatable light for today’s youths. The most sustainable method to increase youth...

Olivia Liu
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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Conclusion : The Importance of Cross-Sector Collaboration in the Workforce Development Effort
How networks of educators, policymakers, businesses, and employers generate holistic and applicable workforce training solutions....

Olivia Liu
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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Conclusion : The Benefit of Manufacturing on Rural Communities in America
The presence of a manufacturing sector in a rural community can provide an unmatched economic foundation. Overview of Re-shoring Efforts...

Olivia Liu
Jan 4, 20234 min read
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Observation : How Widespread Misperception of Manufacturing Lead to Lack of Youth Interest
A unanimous concern from my interviewees was that today’s youth tend to know little about manufacturing. Although the interviewees...

Olivia Liu
Jan 3, 20232 min read
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Observation : Automation and Human Workers: A Complex Relationship
Although traditionally depicted as an adversary to human labor, automation can have a surprisingly positive impact on the manufacturing...

Olivia Liu
Jan 3, 20233 min read
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Observation : The Role of Reliable Infrastructure in Workforce Development
Physical and social infrastructures can improve and simplify the daily lives of workers and trainees. Education is an investment of time....

Olivia Liu
Jan 3, 20232 min read
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Observation : How Workforce Training Accommodates Learners of All Backgrounds
The various ways educators and employers adjust the formats of their courses to fit the needs of learners of all backgrounds and...

Olivia Liu
Jan 3, 20234 min read
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Observation : Manufacturing Labor Shortage From an Employer’s Perspective
In June, I had the opportunity to visit the Automate Show in Detroit, Michigan, my first exposure to the bustling world of trade shows....

Olivia Liu
Aug 13, 202210 min read
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Research : Apprenticeships in America - Still in the Developing Phase
The Status Quo The United States labor shortage has seen millions of high-skilled jobs left vacant due to low supply in the American...

Olivia Liu
Aug 7, 20227 min read
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