Staying at the forefront of technological innovation is no easy feat. Manufacturers need the right people with the right skills to drive the organization forward — even as they face serious (and growing) labor shortages.
Yet, these compounding talent challenges represent a moment of opportunity.
Leading employers are finding that scalable education combined with skilling pathways are a potent strategy for their workforce woes. They’re finding new and innovative programs don’t just attract, engage, and retain talent — they empower employees to build the skills needed now and in the future.
In this quick-hit report, we lay out the nuances of the talent and skill gap and outline the hallmarks of the learning solutions that innovative manufacturers are leveraging to meet this moment.
Case in point
- 72%
of surveyed manufacturers report they are in the process of implementing Industry 4.0/Smart Factory initiatives1
- 45%
of manufacturers turned down business because they didn’t have enough workers2
- 40%
of manufacturing skill needs will evolve over the next five years, with a focus on digital skills and their impacts to leadership & durable skills3