Facts and Figures about American Manufacturers

The vast majority of American manufacturers are experiencing a serious shortage of qualified employees, which in turn is causingsignificant impact to business and the ability of the country as a whole to compete in a global economy. What this report hopefully makes abundantly clear is that the talent shortages and skills gaps outlined in this report are neither theoretical nor distant problems. Today, these issues are having a negative impact on the business operations of 83 percent of companies surveyed.