Industry leaders shared their strategies in recruitment, educational partnerships, and utilization of industry resources at a December workforce discussion.

Hosted by PMMI at the College of Lake County’s new Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee, Illinois, the event provided a platform for manufacturers to explore collaborative approaches and innovative solutions.

Manufacturing leaders identified several factors contributing to workforce challenges and shared their insights on how to alleviate some issues.

The discussion touched on the role of technology and  automation in shaping workforce needs. As manufacturing processes become more  automated, the demand for workers with technical skills and the ability to  adapt to new technologies is increasing.

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