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NCEast Alliance State of the Region
Gardner Carrick
Vice President
The Manufacturing Institute
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The Manufacturing Institute is the authority on the attraction, qualification, and development of world-
class manufacturing talent.
Why manufacturing?
Why Manufacturing?
Manufacturing’s Multiplier Effect
Public Support for Manufacturing
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A resurgence in U.S. manufacturing?
Manufacturing Jobs
North Carolina Manufacturing Jobs
North Carolina Manufacturing Jobs
Manufacturers need a highly skilled workforce.
82% of manufacturers can’t find skilled workers
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.
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Goal 1: Re-establish the U.S. as the global leader of manufacturing education.
Certified Students
Certified Instructors
Certified Schools
Quality Workforce
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Goal 2: Change the perception of careers in manufacturing
Today, 3 out of 10 parents would encourage their kids to pursue manufacturing as a career.
The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
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Goal 3: Advocate for better education and job training policies.
Manufacturers Need New Workforce Strategies
Top sources for new employees
52%
40%
40%
32%
26%
18%
15%
14%
8%
6%
Word of mouth
Staffing agencies
Online Job Boards
Newspaper Ads
Company recruiting function
External search firms
Company Websites
Tech schools
Community colleges
Other
The Manufacturing Institute & Deloitte - October 2011
Contact Information
Gardner Carrick
Vice President
The Manufacturing Institute
E-mail: gcarrick@nam.org
www.themanufacturinginstitute.org
@TheMfgInstitute