Sessions

The State of the Manufacturing Skills Gap

What is the current state of American manufacturing and the search for skilled workers? What does the research say about our strengths and challenges? Join us for an overview of the industry that explores the current state of affairs in this turbulent period of our economic history. You’ll leave this session with food for thought and a clear indication of what’s next for American manufacturing.

Session introduced by Mike Aitken

·         Mark Schmit, Pd.D., vice president, Research, SHRM, Alexandria, Va.

·         Lynn Shotwell, executive director, American Council on International Personnel, Washington, D.C.

·         James Schultz, advisor to HR VP, Chevron Corporation, San Ramon, Ca. and chair-elect, SHRM Foundation Board of Directors.