KEY POINTS:

• The manufacturing and welding industry has labor shortages via retirees and lower numbers of new skilled trade workers

• Industries seeking younger and enthusiastic workers should consider better appealing to the demographic through technology

• Incorporating and teaching trade skills in a high school curriculum, specifically with district competitions and trips will garner strong interest not only from students but from parents as well

Keywords: labor, teacher, teach, shortage, welding, manufacturing, youth, industry, trade, skills, gannon,