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Integrating The Millennial And Gen Z Manufacturing Workforce


SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report on the manufacturing workforce highlights the opportunity to solve the industry's talent challenge, represented by millennials entering leadership positions and Generation Z entering the workforce.

The report, "Solving the Talent Challenge: Millennials and Gen Z in the Workforce from a Manufacturer's Perspective," is by Tooling U-SME, the leading provider of manufacturing training solutions. The report notes that a growing shortage of skilled workers over the next decade ? up to as many as 2.4 million unfilled jobs by 2028 ? could put $2.5 trillion of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) at risk. Millennials and Gen Z workers are essential as the manufacturing industry addresses this talent gap. The report suggests that attracting these workers to manufacturing is only partly a solution; insight into the motivations and understanding of the workstyles of both generations is vital to recruiting, retaining and training these professionals. It also analyzes these generations' expectations and offers seven key insights into managing a multigenerational workforce that includes these younger workers.

"Millennials and Gen Z workers are vital to the manufacturing industry's ability to thrive in the post-pandemic economy," said Jeannine Kunz, vice president of Tooling U-SME. "By better understanding and embracing their strengths, manufacturers can build high performers, providing exciting career opportunities and boosting productivity throughout the entire organization, and offering companies a competitive advantage in a crowded talent marketplace."

After an extensive analysis of what motivates each generation in their current workplace roles and expectations of employers, the new report offers seven insightful tips into how manufacturers can most effectively engage, train and retain these workers:

The full report includes:

About Tooling U-SME
Tooling U-SME delivers versatile, competency-based learning and development solutions to the manufacturing community, working with more than half of all Fortune 500® manufacturing companies, as well as 600 educational institutions across the country. Tooling U-SME partners with customers to build high performers who help their companies drive quality, profitability, productivity, innovation and employee satisfaction. Working directly with hundreds of high schools, community and technical colleges, and universities, Tooling U-SME helps prepare the next-generation workforce by providing industry-driven and learner centric curriculum. A division of SME, a nonprofit that connects all those who are passionate about making things that improve our world, Tooling U-SME can be found at toolingu.com or on Facebook (facebook.com/toolingu).

SOURCE Tooling U-SME


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