Optimistic Outlook

Busting Myths About Manufacturing Careers

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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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            Show notes: 

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

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