The Importance of Manufacturing and Industrial Trades Careers Dr. Josh Bullock, President
Manufacturing’s impact Major Impact Largest share of exports R&D Intensive Manufacturing pays 19% higher than non-manufacturing.
The “NEW” Manufacturing Age The Rise of On-shoring Rebounding labor market Regional Manufacturing Skill intensive
Looming labor shortage is real Major challenges in recruiting skilled labor. Talent gap a major risk in achieving business strategy. Two-thirds of job openings require post- secondary education.
Future Labor Pool Looks Bleak Manufacturing is important to the economy
Future Labor Pool Looks Bleak Manufacturing is important to the economy Mfg. Classes are not related to my/my child’s future
THE FUTURE WORKFORCE SKILLED WORK WILL DOMINATE
Manufacturing is Evolving Skilled jobs will far outpace others
Skilled Work in Illinois
2007
Manufacturing by the Numbers
Degree Attainment in Illinois ADDITIONAL ANNUAL INCREASE NEEDED 5.4% ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF DEGREES NEEDED TO MEET WORKFORCE IN ,273, percent of working adults (age 25-64) hold at least a 2- year college degree
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