More than 500,000 American manufacturing jobs remain unfilled. Are negative perceptions and myths about manufacturing holding young people and career seekers back from pursuing these high-paying jobs now attainable to people of all backgrounds?
Terry Iverson, former owner of Iverson & Company and founder of CHAMPION Now!, an organization dedicated to improving the image of manufacturing among students, parents, and educators, joins Barbara to discuss:
- The roots of the worker shortage problem
- Common myths and misconceptions
- Inspiring career success stories
- Why newcomers are advancing quickly
- The case for ANYONE interested in manufacturing applying for open roles
Show notes:
CHAMPION Now!: https://championnow.org/about/
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