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Manufacturing has now recovered more than a quarter of the jobs lost in the recession with most of the gains in the durable goods sector. Jobs in the manufacturing sector grew 2.8% in 2011, and the forecast expects strong growth in manufacturing employment, 2.5% and 3.6% in 2012 and 2013. Wisconsin employment in manufacturing by the end of 2015 will be within 3% of its previous peak in mid-2006. In contrast, U.S. manufacturing sector will be within 10% of its mid2006 peak. Source: Wisconsin Economic Outlook, June 2012: The results are in The results of the third annual 2013 NEW Manufacturing Alliance���s Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Vitality Index, released at the New North Summit on Dec. 7, 2012, found that: 46% expect they will have difficulty locating talent in the region. Occupations in demand include: CNC machinists, engineers, skilled trades, welders and machine operators. One in three manufacturers (of 156 survey respondents) plans to hire throughout each quarter in 2013 Employers find the workforce lacking in: Communication skills, work ethic, attendance, following directions and teamwork. 68% expect an increase in sales in 2013 Wisconsin Department of Revenue NING RAI RY ST THIN WI DU IN T re es a loye or emp up irect es D our t able brough an Resourc e ledg oyees um Inc. now on, H l g, ow k ew emp ynn Peters Convertin L ted h get n ay ��� een B stra s to n Gr emo ing u as d fely. w ing h d is allo and sa train ly n This ir jobs a efficient Training re the at mo eed Within Industry to sp (TWI) ��� teaches people to quickly learn to do a job correctly, safely, and conscientiously. ��� ��� Contact NWTC today to get started with TWI Skills You Need for Results You Deserve! Find us on: https://corporatetraining.nwtc.edu | (920) 498-6907 w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m January 2013 ��� Insight on Manufacturing | 27