THE NATIONAL IMPERATIVE FOR INDUSTRIAL SKILLS
In 2023 alone, preliminary data shows an average of 621,000¹ US manufacturing jobs went unfilled. This number of jobs remains higher than pre-pandemic numbers, despite the end of the COVID-19 crisis when 1.4 million2 manufacturing jobs were lost. And, this number is projected to only increase – possibly to 2.1 million by 2030³ – unless the nation takes action. The lack of a skilled national workforce poses a clear and present threat to our economy and national security. In direct alignment with the National Imperative for Industrial Skills initiative, education is mission-critical to addressing this threat. Our approach focuses on the middle school student, providing engaging and hands-on learning experiences geared to promote interest in skilled industrial trades. We have developed a national solution to address middle school learners. It is a semester-long course that will provide awareness and foundational skills through hands-on experiences. The program is designed to change the narrative and promote prestige in manufacturing careers.
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