What’s shaping the state of manufacturing staffing? This time of year, many businesses often step back and take stock of the trends and issues impacting their industries to determine priorities for the year ahead. The manufacturing sector is no exception, and a few recent reports provide some hard evidence of what to expect in 2018.Read more >

Highlighting our work with the Falcon Academy The staffing industry is a very rewarding field, and one of my favorite aspects is helping a job candidate find their ideal career path. It’s also a field that lends itself to giving back to the community. Whether it’s volunteering in a workforce development program or helping jobRead more >

It is no secret that the U.S. manufacturing industry is facing a shortage of skilled labor. Research from Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Manufacturing Institute shows that over the next decade approximately 2 million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled. Contributing factors include baby boomer retirements, insufficient or inappropriate skills training, concerns about job stability inRead more >

Three skills that pay off in the manufacturing industry Today there’s a “national day” to celebrate everything from our favorite foods to activities, professions and more. Not to be left out of the fun, manufacturing has its own day to celebrate the industry and help propel it forward. Held the first Friday of October eachRead more >

Why the LIFT the TriState program is off to a good start Back in July, we launched the first session of LIFT the TriState, a collaboration with the Freestore Foodbank and other local organizations to teach unemployed and underemployed adults the skills needed for employment in the warehouse, logistics and transportation industries. There are 10Read more >