A Better Qualified Employee
NCNGM is working to build a more qualified and stronger workforce for manufacturing. Through our efforts, we are developing quality employees for manufacturers across the United States.
Source: NAMvideo – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
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DID YOU KNOW?
There were more than 12.5 million manufacturing employees in the united states in january 2022.
by 2030, 4 million manufacturing jobs will likely be needed.
manufacturing workers in the U.S. earned $92,832 on average, including pay and benefits, in 2020.
Resource: National Association of Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Institute
Survey of Connecticut Manufacturing Workforce Needs
In 2017, CBIA conducted a survey of manufacturers, updating the previous survey conducted on behalf of the RCNGM. The survey assessed manufacturers’ current needs, where manufacturers are finding workers, what positions are difficult to fill and where they see skill shortages and how that can be rectified. The survey was presented at a business conference sponsored largely by the RCNGM and attended by more than 250 manufacturers and educators.
Industry-based Educator Externships
Bringing relevancy into the classroom and updating educators’ skills have been critical goals of teacher externship programs. The COT-RCNGM has historically promoted bringing teachers into industry so that they can experience firsthand how advanced manufacturing has evolved over the years.
Testimonials
Expectations
“My expectation was to accomplish bringing a new perspective to the classroom. I don’t feel the educators and definitely the students have a real understanding of the amount of planning and cooperation that is required in running a business. It also allows the educator the means to tie in what they are teaching to what demands and skills that are required in business. It further enhances their understandings of the opportunities that our business presents, there are many more skills required than just running a machine.”
Delivery
“We were pleased with the externship, our expectations were met and beyond. We were able to gain some knowledge from him while he was here, and he learned about Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices we use here.”
Benefits
“Get in touch with teachers and let them know our demands, so he can teach his students accordingly.”
“Having an intern who can immediately get to work without extensive training or time away from the paid employees was a great benefit.”
Positive Influence
“Students will gain actual knowledge of the industrial workforce. Students will be able to make more informed decisions with respect to career aspirations. Companies will benefit by hiring individuals with some knowledge of industrial practices.”