Attracting Millennials
to Manufacturing and Trades
Careers in manufacturing offer excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.
High paying jobs
Manufacturing workers make an average of $30.86 an hour according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health Benefits
95% of manufacturing employees were eligible for health insurance benefits in 2020 according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
Training & Education
Manufacturers offer a wide range of training and education benefits from specialized industrial training to corporate funded tuition assistance to offset, or cover college costs.
Yesterday’s innovation….
….is todays future
Today’s manufacturing industry is full of advanced technology and opportunities to innovate.
Successful manufacturers value the input and ideas for innovation from associates as they are the experts in their chosen field.
Bradford’s Vision
Bradford’s research combines his passion for people and the manufacturing industry. He believes a revival of American craftsmanship and innovation is possible by tapping into and honoring the unique contributions of the younger generations entering the workforce.
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If the current skills gap continues on its current projection, there could be over 2 million unfilled manufacturing positions by 2030.
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In 2021, 89% of contractors specializing one or more trades reported being unable to find skilled employees.
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Over 40% of the current U.S. skilled trade workforce is expected to retire over the next decade. The 2022 shortage of 430,000 trade-industry workers is expected to grow in the coming years.
Skilled Jobs are in High Demand
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