Description

More than 500,000 American manufacturing jobs remain unfilled. Are negative perceptions and myths about manufacturing holding young people and career seekers back from pursuing these high-paying jobs now attainable to people of all backgrounds? 

Terry Iverson, former owner of Iverson & Company and founder of CHAMPION Now!, an organization dedicated to improving the image of manufacturing among students, parents, and educators, joins Barbara to discuss: 

• The roots of the worker shortage problem 

• Common myths and misconceptions 

• Inspiring career success stories 

• Why newcomers are advancing quickly 

• The case for ANYONE interested in manufacturing applying for open roles  

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CHAMPION Now!: https://championnow.org/about/