ROLLING MEADOWS, IL—With the market continuing to drive up demand for more workers in numerous manufacturing industries, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is leading the charge to reinvigorate the national workforce and attract new personnel. AME continues to connect experienced workers with new job openings and is working with high schools to promote manufacturing as a desirable, viable career option.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2011 the average manufacturing worker in the U.S. earned more than $77,000 annually. These high-paying careers reflect the growth of stable, profitable manufacturing industries within the country. This growth has driven up demand among these industries for highly skilled engineers, operators and technicians. In order to inspire the next generation to meet that rapidly growing demand, AME is reaching out to schools across the country to promote student growth and rewarding careers in manufacturing.