The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
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If you have been affected by COVID-19 and are unemployed, you can enroll in our no-cost Workplace Readiness Certification Program or Employee Infectious Disease Training Course. These programs will help further your education and skills training and prepare you to obtain a job in Manufacturing.
Today's manufacturing jobs aren't what they used to be, despite what you might hear from. The manufacturing industry is one of the largest and most influential sectors in the U.S. economy, employing 8.7% of U.S. workers. Additionally, manufacturing provides stable and secure jobs for many Americans with a wide range of opportunity for career advancement. The average job tenure in manufacturing is 9.1 years, ranking it #1 among all private sector businesses. If that isn't the good news you were looking for, know that manufacturing workers earn almost 30% more (including pay and benefits) than workers in other industries, and over the next decade, it is projected that over 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will become available.
The manufacturing industry continues to fuel the economy and is a leader in technology and innovation. With so many manufacturing companies looking to hire, now is the ideal time to become part of this booming industry.
Why Manufacturing is the Best Overlooked Career
Workplace Readiness Certification Program
32 Hours | Online, Instructor Led & Self-Paced Components
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This Certificate program is designed for unemployed workers to further their education and skills training to prepare for obtaining new employment in manufacturing and will provide the essential skills needed to equip workers with the ability to operate in a complex production system, responsible for efficient operation of the equipment with minimal downtimes. The training covers in depth understanding and trouble-shooting of mechanical and electrical controls. Additionally, this certification focuses on a broad range of safety knowledge and the foundational knowledge of 5S and Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing that will enable participants to be more productive and efficient.
Courses Included
Introduction to OSHA, Hazardous Communication (HazCom), Materials Handling Safety Equipment , Machine Guarding, Mechatronics for the Incumbent Worker Level 1 Operator &Industrial Math & Print Reading
Employee Infectious Disease Training
1-Hour | Online, Self-Paced
Employee Infectious Disease Training provides your employees with need to know information about how to safely work during an outbreak, epidemic or pandemic. Your employees will understand best practices on how to operate making sure everyone stays safe, healthy and confident about your business.
This course is intended for all Americans, whether you work in an industrial setting, office or retail store, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Operating during a pandemic requires all of us together to practice cleaning and sanitizing, proper PPE usage, social distancing and other daily habits to reduce our risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
