Manufacturers require tailored solutions for workforce challenges that span small to large operations. MSI bridges the skills gap for manufacturers of all sizes while contributing to broader workforce development initiatives.
The Skills Gap
A critical issue in manufacturing is the widening gap in both foundational soft skills and essential technical skills. MSI is meeting the skills gap head on with assessments and more!
Big 5 Personality Test
The Big 5 model highlights core traits that consistently predict critical workplace outcomes, a valuable tool for manufacturers. Level up your hiring and development strategies with this personality assessment.
The War for Talent
The War for Talent means manufacturing is crucial for economic stability, and the growing talent shortage puts the broader economy at risk.
MSI's Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship program for leadership development
The stakes are high in the manufacturing industry. The work environment is not just challenging but also potentially dangerous, involving […]
AI impact on manufacturing workforce development
AI is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, enhancing workforce capabilities, aiding labor market analysis, and providing immersive training. By leveraging AI for job placement, retention, and succession planning, industries can adapt swiftly. Initiatives like NIST’s $70 million AI institute funding aim to foster innovation, resilience, and global competitiveness in manufacturing.
Manufacturing as America's Defense Backbone
The significance of the manufacturing sector is frequently highlighted in discussions that focus on economic and personal benefits. Typically, these […]
Shawn Avery
The Harvard Business Review reported over 9 million open jobs in the U.S. as of late April. While the COVID-19 pandemic attributed to this national record high, our talent pipeline was fractured long before this global crisis.
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“For the most part, parents seem to encourage their children to pursue prestigious positions that they also perceive to be the highest paying, including engineers and scientists, according to the presentation. They seem to discourage their children from becoming welders or electricians.”
The council’s membership includes CEOs from various industries, senior executives in finance, technology and energy sectors, nonprofit executives representing small businesses, bankers and other public interests, former college presidents, trustees, senior administrators, and current college students.