Despite recent investments to reshore manufacturing in the U.S., the industry faces a significant worker shortage, with nearly half a million open positions. According to a survey, 65% of manufacturing firms identified worker recruitment and retention as their biggest challenge. The situation is exacerbated by an aging workforce and anticipated retirements, with projections indicating a need for 3.8 million new workers by 2033, and potentially 1.9 million jobs going unfilled unless workforce issues are effectively managed.
American manufacturers say they are struggling to fill the jobs they already have, despite significant investments aimed at reviving the industry by both parties.
The Manufacturing Institute projects the manufacturing sector will need 3.8 million workers by 2033, with 1.9 million jobs potentially unfilled due to workforce challenges.
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