The U.S. manufacturing sector is projected to need more than 2 million skilled workers by 2030 just to meet demand, and mentorship is emerging as one of the most practical ways to address that shortfall.
U.S. manufacturers are facing a skills gap, with more than 2 million workers needed by 2030. Hands-on mentorship in manufacturing education addresses workforce skills gaps by engaging students early and providing practical experience, according to this white paper by Manufacturing Talk Radio. Mentors like Jon Barber, general manager of Wilmington Grill and chair of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) business advisory council for New Hanover County
Schools, connect students with real projects, exposing them to manufacturing processes and careers. Nationwide, research shows mentorship and work-based learning can play a significant role in career success.
