How Can We Fill the Manufacturing Industry's Ongoing Technician Shortage?

Share:

7/31/2023

The manufacturing industry is experiencing an ongoing technician shortage with no end in sight. When it comes to attracting employees to the field, and retaining current employees, companies need to think out of the box. Filling the industry’s labor gap is no easy feat, however there are several strategies that companies could leverage to address this issue.  

In her most recent 2-Minute Workforce Tactic Video, AEM’s Vice President of People Strategy Julie Davis outlines several steps that manufacturers can take to address the technician shortage. From supporting high school programs to checking in with current employees, manufacturers need to take an increasingly active role if they want to build their workforce. 

Watch the video below, or view it here. 

Want to Learn More? 

For more workforce support, ideas and resources, get started by visiting the Workforce Solutions page and log in to the Workforce Solutions Toolkit, or contact AEM’s Julie Davis at jdavis@aem.org. 

For more perspectives from AEM staff, subscribe to the AEM Industry Advisor.  

AEM Updates, Workforce Strategies

For more AEM news and updates, subscribe to the AEM Industry Advisor.

Related Articles

How To Become a Go-To Source for Industry Media

By Curt Bennink, Senior PR Editor, Lessing-Flynn — Editor inboxes are overflowing with pitches. Most miss the mark. But there are steps you can take to keep your pitch from...

AEM Holds First-Ever Hill Day in Ottawa

AEM held its first-ever Hill Day in Ottawa, Oct. 22. Industry executives held meetings with Members of Parliament, Senators and senior Canadian government officials to discuss...

Significant State Races to Watch This Election Day

This election season has been dominated with news surrounding races for critical federal offices. While there are 468 federal congressional seats up for election in 2024, there...

Attend AEM’s Upcoming Equipment Market Update Webinar to Finish Strong in 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, AEM is delighted to offer its members a detailed, extensive and data-driven outlook on the agriculture and construction industries through its Q4...

AEM’s Brittany Schmidtke Earns Project Management Professional Certification

AEM’s Brittany Schmidtke is now a PMP-certified professional.Earners of the globally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) have demonstrated their extensive knowledge...

View all AEM Updates