While attracting a skilled workforce is critical to any innovative and successful business, manufacturers nationwide are experiencing a shortage of skilled talent. Whether you are a small or large manufacturer, creating aWhile attracting a skilled workforce is critical to any innovative and successful business, manufacturers nationwide are experiencing a shortage of skilled talent. Whether you are a small or large manufacturer, creating a workforce development program will help your company meet this challenge head-on.
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Get involved with your nearest vocational school and community and state university to create an internship program, participate in job fairs, recruit graduating students, and provide input on curriculum development to meet your needs.
The Commonwealth’s sixteen workforce investment boards, charged with overseeing and implementing local workforce development initiatives, need your input. These public/private partnerships serve both employers and employees. They collaboratively develop and implement strategies for job readiness and skills advancement.
One-Stop Career Centers can help employers with recruitment and hiring, job matching with potential hires, workforce training grants, and tax credit programs.
Find resources to help you promote manufacturing as a top-tier career choice to middle and high school students. Click on the links below to view past and current campaigns, tools, and strategies to help manufacturers and educators change the public perception of manufacturing, and inspires workers to pursue manufacturing careers.
