Allison Grealis
Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Director Women in Manufacturing
www.womeninmanufacturing.org
FOCUS ON THE
WorkForce N
early 12-million people work in the manufacturing sector in the United States. The current estimate of unfilled skilled labor positions in manufacturing is
600,000. We need to fill these positions to have a competitive manufacturing sector in the US. While women make up 47% of the total labor force, they make up only 25% of the manu- facturing labor force (Deloitte 2013).
An obvious answer to the labor shortage is to count on the entire population of women and men to fill the available jobs. The people with the right skills or the ability to attain these skills are out there. We need to educate people, male and
WiM: Keeping the Momentum Going
female, interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), that manufacturing is a viable STEM career path, and a good one.
Much is being done to inspire and support those working in manufacturing, specifically women, and to attract new blood to the field. Key among that effort is publicizing the attractive career path that awaits those with a solid STEM education, which underlies most manufacturing disciplines. We can show how women can move from gainful, entry-level employment in manufacturing to leadership roles and the executive office. Armed with the knowledge and possibility
Women celebrate at the February 2013 STEP Awards in Washington, DC. 110
ManufacturingEngineeringMedia.com | October 2013
Photo courtesy Dave Bohrer
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