The article discusses the importance of educating the incoming workforce so that there isn't a gap in manufacturing labor.
"Some groups are incentivizing student interest in manufacturing. Leading2Lean, for example, will begin offering scholarships in Michigan and Washington to students intending to enroll in technical programs and technology-related fields of study. Community colleges in the suburban Chicago area, such as Oakton CC and Elgin CC, are partnering with organizations to offer manufacturing apprenticeships that close the skills gap manufacturer’s need while providing on-the-job training and classroom instruction."