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

http://www.mfgday.com/

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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