by Burning Glass Technologies | Mar 26, 2018 | Technology Manufacturing jobs have a future in the U.S., but the job skills that represent the future of manufacturing are more technical, and are less likely to be replaced by robots. For a panel at the National Association of Workforce Boards...
Commentary: Focus on Advanced Manufacturing It’s estimated that 2 million manufacturing positions are expected to go unfulfilled due to a gap in skilled labor. Timothy D. Easley/AP Every company grapples with the challenge of recruiting talent. But the need is especially dire in advanced manufacturing. According to a study conducted...
American inventory investment is too low, the recovery in business investment should lift factories, and the housing market is on the mend, all of which should help spur a strong 2018. Bloomberg View | Jan 19, 2018 U.S. manufacturing production just had its best year since 2011, yet some argue...
What is Registered Apprenticeship? The Registered Apprenticeship system has been utilized to meet the needs of America’s skilled workforce for over 75 years. It is a unique, flexible training system that combines job related technical instruction with structured on-the-job learning experiences. Registered Apprenticeship is a leader in preparing American workers...
Manufacturing Partners Are You Looking For New Talent? Register today! Please attend this important Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) Industry Advisory Council/AIM meeting! This meeting will focus on placing EFSC students into internships that offer work experience and graduates full time employment in manufacturing jobs. EFSC Manufacturing Industry Advisory Council...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta today announced that the third annual National Apprenticeship Week will be held November 13-19, 2017. Apprenticeships provide demand-driven education, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn – helping to close the skills gap between the skills job creators seek and job...
EFSC Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting Advancing In Manufacturing (AIM) May 4, 2017 Meeting held at Bayside High School Manufacturing Academy, Palm Bay Overview: CareerSource Brevard (CSB) and EFSC are committed to building a Manufacturing Sector Strategy by working directly with the manufacturing community to address workforce challenges for Brevard’s employers....
What’s happening in the Manufacturing community? CareerSource Brevard and MASC will be co-hosting a MFG Month planning meeting and invite you to attend. This event will focus on ensuring our community makes a compelling and strong impact during Manufacturing Month this fall. Learn how your company can be part of...
Jun 15, 2017 · By Katie Spiker, t@Katie_SpikerNSC Earlier today, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), “Expanding Apprenticeships in America,” and announced a new initiative to expand apprenticeship in the U.S. The proposal would provide industry associations, unions, and other stakeholders the flexibility to develop standards for...
As part of its mission, FloridaMakes is working to provide Florida’s regional Manufacturers associations (RMAs) with actionable information that will help RMAs support and increase the economic competitiveness of small and medium-size manufacturers in their service areas. Small and medium-sized manufacturers are companies with 500 or fewer workers across all...