Manufacturing a Way to Career Readiness

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Title: Manufacturing a Way to Career Readiness
Language: English
Authors: CNA Education
Source: CNA Corporation. 2017.
Availability: CNA Corporation. 4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311. Tel: 703-824-2000; e-mail: inquiries@na.org; Web site: http://www.cna.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Career Readiness, Manufacturing Industry, Measures (Individuals), Job Applicants, Entry Workers, Demand Occupations, Alignment (Education), Employers, Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Occupational Tests, Credentials, Certification, Experiential Learning, Work Sample Tests, Mathematics Tests, Temporary Employment, Employment Services, Vocational Education, Job Skills
Geographic Terms: Kentucky
Abstract: This summary document highlights findings from CNA's study, "Manufacturing a Way to Career Readiness: How Industry Measures Student Readiness" (ED612988). In the study, CNA Education examined how central Kentucky employers in a high-wage, high-growth industry--advanced manufacturing--determine the readiness and additional training needs of job applicants and new hires. Common themes in readiness measurement across professional manufacturing and academic research were identified through a systematic literature review. Additionally, interviews were conducted with business leaders, recruiting managers, and CTE leaders in central Kentucky to gain industry's perspective. The companies represented automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and transportation industries supporting a variety of career pathways related to manufacturing. Based on the findings, recommendations are provided for educators, manufacturers, and researchers.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: ED612985
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This summary document highlights findings from CNA's study, "Manufacturing a Way to Career Readiness: How Industry Measures Student Readiness" (ED612988). In the study, CNA Education examined how central Kentucky employers in a high-wage, high-growth industry--advanced manufacturing--determine the readiness and additional training needs of job applicants and new hires. Common themes in readiness measurement across professional manufacturing and academic research were identified through a systematic literature review. Additionally, interviews were conducted with business leaders, recruiting managers, and CTE leaders in central Kentucky to gain industry's perspective. The companies represented automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and transportation industries supporting a variety of career pathways related to manufacturing. Based on the findings, recommendations are provided for educators, manufacturers, and researchers.