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Video: Attracting New Diverse Workers to New Manufacturing Jobs

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is dedicated to spreading awareness of the clean, fulfilling and safe jobs in today's manufacturing industry.

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Manufacturing suffers under a bad image as dull, dirty, and dangerous work. That’s a major misconception, and today’s manufacturing jobs are some of the most technologically advanced, high-value jobs on the market. In addition, the sector is suffering from a skills gap, with manufacturing employers struggling to find qualified candidates.

Sandi Bouckley is the CEO and Executive Director of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. We asked her about the challenge of creating awareness of the new, high-quality jobs in the manufacturing industry.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.