Former TMA Chairman opines on need for Career Training in Illinois High Schools

By Ben Barnett, President of Principal Manufacturing –

Illinois manufacturers face a serious problem. We have modern, high-tech facilities running at full capacity, but we struggle to find the young talent needed to keep our shop floors moving in years to come. 
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At Principal Manufacturing here in Broadview, we experience the skills gap firsthand every single day. We need young people to fill the roles of their aging skilled counterparts as they near retirement. Yet, our state continues to push policies that make it harder for students to discover skills-based careers. 

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