Tag Archive for: Skills Gap

Georgia Launches Apprenticeship Program to Tackle Skills Gap
Georgia launched an apprenticeship program as a new tactic to combat a persistent problem. Even as the state struggles with a stubborn jobless rate, there’s a growing demand for highly skilled workers that remains unmet.The Georgia WorkSmart…

Is America Ready for “Made in the U.S.A.” Clothing?
While the reshoring tide is undeniably rising, the prospect of clothing and apparel manufacturing returning to the United States remains uncertain. Back in the 1960s, about 95% of clothing worn in the U.S.A. was also made here. Today the opposite…

To Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing Careers, Close the Gender Gap
Will the STEM skills gap close if more women join the STEM workforce?
The industry needs to combat its image problems and attract more women to manufacturing careers, one expert says.
Manufacturing is revitalizing our economy and making…