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'Austerity
in deficit-fighting countries is having an increasing impact on demand across
the region,' says analyst.
MANUFACTURING
INSTITUTE AND PARTNERS INCREASE CREDENTIALED WORKFORCE
The Manufacturing Institute
Industry-based certifications aim to close
skills gap, increase access to employment, and develop future workforce
Today,
The Manufacturing Institute (the Institute) and its partners announced
significant progress towards achieving a five-year goal to award 500,000 industry-based
credentials to individuals, positioning them for employment and advancement in
manufacturing jobs. Over the past year, the certification bodies partnered with
the Institute have issued 84,738 certifications to students and incumbent
workers that cover in-demand, portable skill-sets necessary across multiple
manufacturing sectors. With as many as 600,000 manufacturing jobs going
unfilled today, this is an important step in getting unemployed Americans back
to work and maintaining the competitiveness of our manufacturing economy.
"The Institute remains committed to building the
educated and skilled workforce our nation's manufacturers need to stay
competitive," said Jennifer McNelly, president, The Manufacturing
Institute. "We are partnering with world-class industry
certification bodies and community colleges, because they can and are
delivering the in-demand skills for today's innovation and
productivity-driven workplaces."
On June 8, 2011, President Obama announced key steps towards
building the educated and skilled workforce U.S. manufacturers need to
successfully compete in the 21st century economy, citing The Manufacturing
Institute's Manufacturing Skills Certification System, endorsed by the National
Association of Manufacturers (NAM), and the certifications it includes, as a
national solution. The Institute continues to work with high schools,
community colleges, and employers to create for-credit education programs
incorporating these national certifications so individuals get the skills and
hand-on training they need for in-demand entry-level and specialized jobs in
manufacturing. Read the full press release.
AP SURVEY:
STEADY JOB GAINS TO SUSTAIN RECOVERY
Today in Manufacturing
Today in Manufacturing
The survey of 32 leading economists shows a gradually brighter
jobs picture, with unemployment dropping below 8 by Election Day … continue
U.S. PRESSES
CHINA OVER CURRENCY IN ECONOMY TALKS
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Today in Manufacturing
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner again hammered at
China's yuan, which he said was a source of "unfair competition" … continue
The Labor Department said applications fell 27,000 to a
seasonally adjusted 365,000, while the four-week average ticked up to 383,500
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