U.S. manufacturing could need as many as 3.8 million new employees by 2033, according to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute
A new report from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute (MI) says that the U.S. manufacturing industry will continue to grow post-pandemic, thanks to investments, government incentives, and evolving customer demand.
Despite the positive outlook, manufacturers have a big concern: finding and retaining workers with advanced digital skills.
Digital Skills and Other High-Level Skills are In-Demand in Manufacturing
The report says that over the past five years, there’s been a 75% increase in the demand for “simulation and simulation software skills, sought mostly for technology-enables production and testing roles.