Nearly half of Minnesota manufacturers have jobs but no one qualified to fill them

A new survey of manufacturers shows the biggest shortages are in skilled production, followed by scientists and engineers. Officials say the lack of skilled workers could hurt the state’s economic growth if manufacturers can’t ramp up production.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Oct 24, 2011

A new survey of manufacturers shows the biggest shortages are in skilled production, followed by scientists and engineers. Officials say the lack of skilled workers could hurt the state’s economic growth if manufacturers can’t ramp up production.

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