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Gardner Carrick

Published: February 14, 2012 6:00 am ET
Updated: February 14, 2012 12:00 am ET

During the Plastics News Executive Forum, Gardner Carrick of the Manufacturing Institute discusses retaining skilled workers. Carrick also discusses the role of community colleges in the certification process. Carrick is senior director of strategic initiatives for Washington-based Manufacturing Institute. The forum was held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Tampa, Fla.

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