By now, you've probably heard the troubling statistics. IndustryWeek reports that nearly 25% of manufacturing employees are age 55 or older, and many will soon be leaving to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Unfortunately, there's no influx of new talent waiting to take their places. Some people feel shut out of job opportunities by degree requirements they don't have; others lack on-the-job experience they can't get; and then there are those who still view all manufacturing jobs as "dark, dirty, and dangerous," and simply aren't interested in the industry.
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Originally published on CTE: 2019-01-02
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/how-modern-day-apprenticeships-can-help-manufacturers-succeed/
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