1. NCEast Alliance State of the Region Gardner Carrick Vice President The Manufacturing Institute

2. 2 The Manufacturing Institute is the authority on the attraction, qualification, and development of world- class manufacturing talent.

3. Why manufacturing? Why Manufacturing?

4. Manufacturing’s Multiplier Effect

5. Public Support for Manufacturing 5

6. A resurgence in U.S. manufacturing?

7. Manufacturing Jobs

9. North Carolina Manufacturing Jobs

13. Manufacturers need a highly skilled workforce.

14. 82% of manufacturers can’t find skilled workers

15. Training Study  The lack of skilled employees to fill available jobs is creating significant costs for companies: 55% of companies report a >5% increase in production down time 60% of companies report a >5% increase in production cycle time 70% of companies report a >5% increase in overtime  Companies spend an average of $3,200 on training per new employee  Companies spend an average of $1,500 on training per existing employee. 15

16. Goal 1: Re-establish the U.S. as the global leader of manufacturing education.

18.  Certified Students  Certified Instructors  Certified Schools Quality Workforce

19. 19 Goal 2: Change the perception of careers in manufacturing

20. Today, 3 out of 10 parents would encourage their kids to pursue manufacturing as a career.

21. The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

23. 23 Goal 3: Advocate for better education and job training policies.

24. Manufacturers Need New Workforce Strategies Top sources for new employees The Manufacturing Institute & Deloitte - October 2011

25. Contact Information Gardner Carrick Vice President The Manufacturing Institute E-mail: gcarrick@nam.orggcarrick@nam.org www.themanufacturinginstitute.org @TheMfgInstitute