Labor: Apprenticeships may provide answer
Many companies today continue to struggle to find skilled labor, and an apprenticeship program can prove to be a positive step toward developing a pool of talented prospects.
Training in plastics: An overview
The United States is the leading producer of cutting-edge plastic products, and U.S. companies will continue to create new and better items. A key driver to that innovation today is a well-trained labor force, but maintaining that status will depend on securing qualified workers.
With a need for capable employees, manufacturers must get more creative in their hiring and talent-development strategies. That means thinking differently when it comes to mining for potential talent. Read More
TRAINING SUBCATEGORIES
Apprentice programs · College programs dedicated to plastics · Internships · Lean/Six Sigma and continuing education sources
College training, programs
Education may be the link for manufacturers who are facing a skilled-workforce shortage and who depend on partnerships with higher education institutions to ensure the shortage won’t be an ongoing obstacle to economic growth.
Internships: Solving the skills gap in-house
One of the biggest challenges on the shop floor of plastics companies across the country is recruiting and training the next generation of workers. It has been the No. 1 issue for years as processors have struggled to find workers with the right skills necessary for the production and design of products.
Lean Six Sigma: Transforming business operation
For many companies today, Lean Six Sigma is helping to transform the way they operate in an increasingly competitive landscape.
