Workforce development for manufacturing: despite rumors to the contrary, manufacturing is alive and well in southwest Ohio, and career and technical education is working to help businesses there meet the need for skilled employees.(MANUFACTURING)

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In a recent skills gap report, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) noted some disturbing trends in the gap between the demand for highly skilled manufacturing workers and the potential supply. In summary, the demand is growing and the supply is shrinking.

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The NAM report notes that smaller manufacturers rank finding qualified workers ahead of energy costs, taxes and government regulations on the list of the problems most affecting their businesses.

Southwest Ohio's manufacturing business feels the nationwide pinch. ...

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