Education

U.S. wage growth for skilled workers slowed slightly in 2017 after four consecutive years of strong wage increases. A moderation in construction activity over 2017 has taken some of the heat off, [...]

Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce.com, believes that if the U.S. had an apprenticeship system like Germany or Australia, it could make a significant dent in the unemployment rate.

Believe it or not, the future is bright! However, manufacturing in America is not without issue, which is why both regional and national associations exist to support and advocate on behalf of [...]

Americans want to solve problems, start businesses and make a good living. However, to accomplish this, many think they must be surgeons, lawyers or someone like Bill Gates.

To compete globally, U.S. manufacturers must out maneuver low cost competitors in areas where people skills and technology integrate. Manufacturers need a new breed of worker to master these [...]

By Mike Petters There’s a lot of talk these days about college and what level of education you’ll need to be successful in the 21st century. Meanwhile, there’s a steady—and largely unmet—demand [...]

It sounds absurd to champion p.r., but we can’t underestimate the power of making work cool again.

We need to let go of our need for control and to allow others to show us what they can do to make a difference.

Outline of necessary corporate and national policy changes.

That U.S. manufacturers are continuing to produce while employing fewer people shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the impact this trend is having on the skills needed to make it in the new [...]