The biggest challenge facing U.S. manufacturing today is the skilled workforce shortage. As of January 2025, there were 462,000 open positions, and projections suggest nearly 2 million unfilled jobs by 2033.
The message is clear: the skilled labor shortage is not just a concern; it's a crisis demanding immediate and decisive action. Experts say that, if not addressed now, the crisis will dangerously accelerate in the next decade.
To help companies address this issue, SME is offering this free Workforce 2030 Readiness Assessment. Through answering a series of questions about your company's knowledge retention, readiness of future skills requirements and the status of employee development programs, you will be able to assess your ability to meet the workforce challenges that are quickly approaching.
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