Findings

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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...