by Anne Gielczyk | Feb 15, 2022 | Company Success, Training
With an estimated 100 million Americans boating each year, the recreational boating industry supports more than 690,000 jobs and 35,000 businesses. Marine technicians make up a vital part of this industry by keeping boats properly maintained and making sure...
by Anne Gielczyk | Sep 16, 2021 | Company Success, Training
As the demand for skilled workers continues to rise, many companies are searching for better ways to find, train, and retain competent employees. According to a McKinsey Global survey, 87% of executives say they face skills gaps in their workforce, and less than half...
by Anne Gielczyk | Jul 21, 2021 | Company Success, Employee Testing, Training
While the recreational vehicle (RV) industry has grown steadily over the last ten years, the number of well-trained RV technicians is declining. RV technicians must possess a diverse skill set—from plumbing and electrical to hydraulics and appliance repair. Since...
by Anne Gielczyk | Jun 25, 2021 | Company Success, Employee Testing, Training
Current labor shortages, a retiring workforce, and evolving technology have created a gap between the workforce’s skills and the skills employers need. This misalignment is especially felt in manufacturing, where vacancies have tripled over the past ten years. A...
by Anne Gielczyk | May 17, 2021 | Company Success, Employee Testing, Training
The shortage of skilled workers continues to present obstacles for U.S. employers. The gap between the number of open positions and skilled workers to fill those positions is prevalent in industries requiring specific technical skills, like advanced manufacturing,...
by Anne Gielczyk | May 7, 2021 | Company Success, Training
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) is an industry-led, non-profit training, assessment, and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by frontline production and material handling technicians. Based on industry-defined and...
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