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East Central Wisconsin Economic Facts • ulp, paper and paperboard mills industry grew by 13.6 P from 2008 to 2011. percent • Converted paper products manufacturing grew by 18.2 from 2008 to 2011. PWC Manufacturing Barometer percent • Motor vehicle parts manufacturing output totaled $394 in 2011. million • Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing output totaled $230 million in 2011. • Motor vehicle manufacturing output totaled $451 in 2011. million • Percentage of industrial manufacturers that plan to hire full-time employees over the next 12 months: 45 percent. Same time last year: 50 percent. Source: The WEDC Wisconsin Economic Future Study - East Central Wisconsin, including Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca and Winnebago counties Finding skilled workers • In Wisconsin, one in four jobs are in manufacturing. • 46 percent of manufacturers are having trouble finding skilled workers, up from 29 percent in 2011. • Percentage of industrial manufacturers that plan to reduce full-time employees over the next 12 months: 3 percent. Same time last year: 7 percent. • Many unfilled jobs require post-secondary education but most do not require a four-year degree. • Two-thirds of surveyed manufacturers said that communication skills and work ethic need improving. Most Difficult-To-Fill Occupations 1. CNC Machinist 2. Engineers (especially electrical engineers) 3. Skilled Trades 4. Welders 5. Machine Operators • 19 percent of industrial manufacturers say that "lack of qualified workers" would inhibit growth. Percent last year at this time: 17 percent. High Demand Soft Skills 1. Communication skills 2. Work ethic 3. Time management/attendance 4. Following directions 5. Teamwork Source: Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance 2013 Manufacturing Vitality Index • Percent of industrial manufacturers that plan to "Reduce activity in markets abroad": 2 percent. Percentage at the same time last year: 10 percent. Source: Pricewaterhouse Coopers Manufacturing Barometer, Business Outlook Report, April 2013. w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m July 2013 • / insight on manufacturing | 25