IACMI Workforce Survey Results Colby SpencerCesaro Workforce Intelligence

IACMI Workforce Survey Results! Colby Spencer-Cesaro Workforce Intelligence Network

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Respondents • Respondents were from varied companies and backgrounds related to composites • Many had multiple applications

Current talent needs 1. Chemical and materials scientists 2. Engineering technicians/technologists 3. Computer, electrical, and mechanical engineers 4. Researchers 5. Floor supervisors

Current talent needs Resin manufacturers • • modeling and simulation, engineering technicians, chemical and materials engineers, and research Finished parts manufacturers • • floor management, engineering technicians, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineers, and skilled trades Fiber manufacturers • • • modeling & simulation, engineering technicians, and research

Future needs • Respondents’ current talent needs largely mirror the past trends. • Future projected needs include: • Engineers (the highest projected need) • Chemical and materials scientists • Computer, electrical, and mechanical engineers

Future needs Resin manufacturers • • • chemical and materials engineers, engineering technicians, researchers, and modeling and simulation workers Finished parts manufacturers • • • computer, electrical, and chemical engineers, floor supervisors/managers, and skilled trades workers Fiber manufacturers • • engineers, chemical and materials scientists, engineering technicians, and modeling and simulation workers

Skills gaps!

Skills gaps! • Lack of multidisciplinary training, narrow background • Composites knowledge and experience/practical application of composites • Manufacturing skills, skilled trades cross-bread with engineering and computer technology • Hands-on experience • Basic employability skills • Communications skills • Work experience

Opportunities Practical application Competitions, short-term internships, etc. to encourage more “practical application” of composites teaching Work-and-learn • More internships • More co-ops • Work-and-learn for high schoolers Employer sub-committee Composites add-ons • Programs lacking composites training can “add-on” a chapter or segment • Online format possible Great interest from companies to steer direction, take advantage of it!

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