On Nov. 5, labor union and apprenticeship program leadership testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee during a hearing on workforce training and apprenticeship programs, underscoring the growing importance of work-based learning to address the skills gap.
The October Challenger Report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported a large number of job cuts last month. In fact, it was the highest number of job cuts for the month of October in more than 20 years. Cost-cutting and artificial intelligence were the top reasons employers cited for layoffs.
Learn more about the news and trends surrounding manufacturing talent in this edition of Workforce Watch.
— Anna Smith, News Editor
