Because domestically made products are becoming increasingly more desired by consumers, there is restored focus in bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. One such company, The Rodon Group, announced a “Cheaper than China” campaign to renew focus on their American made products and within two years saw a 30% increase in sales.
A recent survey found that 8 out of 10 manufacturing companies predict growth in the coming year, but manufacturing jobs are becoming increasingly unfulfilled. The upcoming generations see the industry as dead and low-tech. They are unaware that manufacturing can be high paying while also having lesser necessary prerequisite education, opportunities for advancement, and a growing use of technology and robotics.
Manufacturing’s shift in hiring U.S. based employees to make products Made in America help to raise awareness of the opportunities in this field to the newer generations. Learn about how companies are increasing interest in training and skilled trades with middle and high school students by clicking the green button below.
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