A career should be more than just picking up paychecks.
It should be a passion!
What energizes your child?
Be it cars or computers, music or movies, outdoors or outer space — whatever the passion — modern manufacturing offers an exciting career for young people. Rewarding employment that PAYS!
Today’s advanced manufacturing is a high-tech industry requiring skilled and talented people. The industry has changed. It’s not your father’s manufacturing any more.
In fact, manufacturing:
Why is Manufacturing Important?
A June 2009 study by Deloitte LLP and The Manufacturing Institute shows that Americans view manufacturing as the most important industry for a strong national economy. Whether it is clothing, cell phones, computers or automobiles, CDs and DVDs, food and drink, athletic gear, medicine or cosmetics, virtually everything we use on a daily basis is manufactured. These and many other products are part of everyday life because modern manufacturing techniques make them reliable, affordable and available.
Recent studies released by the National Association of Manufacturers that more than 80% of manufacturers say their biggest problem is finding qualified workers. This shortage of workers could have a serious impact on our nation’s and our state’s economy.
Even in today’s difficult economic times, the New York Times recently reported on a Conference Board study that shows available jobs in engineering, physical science, computer and mathematical science exceeding the available labor pool.
What does this mean for your child? It means that now more than ever, manufacturing provides opportunities for young people to follow their passions and be financially rewarded in many varied careers demanding highly skilled, educated professionals.
How Can You Help?
If you are interested in getting involved contact us.
It should be a passion!
What energizes your child?
Be it cars or computers, music or movies, outdoors or outer space — whatever the passion — modern manufacturing offers an exciting career for young people. Rewarding employment that PAYS!
Today’s advanced manufacturing is a high-tech industry requiring skilled and talented people. The industry has changed. It’s not your father’s manufacturing any more.
In fact, manufacturing:
- pays average wages and benefits of about 20% more than the average compensation for the rest of the workforce. (Learn more on the Cool Jobs page.)
- employs more than 14 million people in the United States.
- continues to drive the economy by making the highest contribution to economic growth of any sector.
- is responsible for more than 70% of private sector research and development.
- creates a wide range of advanced technologies that cut energy use and lead to a cleaner environment.
- is a knowledge-based industry powered by computer technology.
Why is Manufacturing Important?
A June 2009 study by Deloitte LLP and The Manufacturing Institute shows that Americans view manufacturing as the most important industry for a strong national economy. Whether it is clothing, cell phones, computers or automobiles, CDs and DVDs, food and drink, athletic gear, medicine or cosmetics, virtually everything we use on a daily basis is manufactured. These and many other products are part of everyday life because modern manufacturing techniques make them reliable, affordable and available.
Recent studies released by the National Association of Manufacturers that more than 80% of manufacturers say their biggest problem is finding qualified workers. This shortage of workers could have a serious impact on our nation’s and our state’s economy.
Even in today’s difficult economic times, the New York Times recently reported on a Conference Board study that shows available jobs in engineering, physical science, computer and mathematical science exceeding the available labor pool.
What does this mean for your child? It means that now more than ever, manufacturing provides opportunities for young people to follow their passions and be financially rewarded in many varied careers demanding highly skilled, educated professionals.
How Can You Help?
- Review with your child the tools found in the Students section. From determining your child’s interests, to selecting a college or university, to preparing and searching for available manufacturing jobs in the state, you can help your child make the right decisions for his or her future.
- Talk to your child’s teachers and counselors about how he or she can get started on the right path now.
- The Manufacturing Institute recommends that students take math and science courses starting in middle school, as advanced manufacturing is technologically driven. Computer programming skills should be studied, as well, due to the importance of computer-aided design, engineering and manufacturing programs (known as CAD/CAE/CAM) in product development and machine tool operation. For students with a firm grounding in the sciences, the opportunities are vast. Encourage your child to take these subjects and consider a career in advanced manufacturing.
- Help us spread the word and be an advocate for careers in advanced manufacturing.
- Request a presentation at your workplace or organization.
- Request a plant tour of a local manufacturing facility.
- Volunteer at a DIDI event near you.
If you are interested in getting involved contact us.