Everything You Need to Know About the Skills Gap in the U.S.
Understanding
the skills gap
in the U.S
What would you do if your business was poised for growth but couldn’t find the right people to get the job done? And it’s not simply an issue of population access, but more concerning, people aren’t even training for the roles you have to fill.
That’s the question facing business leaders across industries in the U.S.: How do we pivot to address the growing skills gap? In the case of manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, the phenomenon is pervasive, driving even greater urgency to address the issue.
What is a skills gap?
It’s the difference between the skills employers need and the skills workers possess. Skills gaps can occur on an individual level, where a person lacks a specific skill for a job, or on a larger scale across populations.
What's driving the skills gap?
Which industries are experiencing a skills gap?
Manufacturing
Warehousing & Logistics
Semiconductors & Technology
Clean Energy
Healthcare
Hospitality
or expecting them soon.
Percent of manufacturers report that filling open positions and keeping them filled is of top concern.
The growing skills gap:
there's much at stake for manufacturers
The manufacturing sector will need 3.8 million new workers in the next 10 years. However, if efforts aren’t made to attract more talent to modern manufacturing careers, nearly half of those positions — around 1.9 million —could remain unfilled. Of the total openings, approximately 2.8 million will result from retirements, while 760,000 will stem from industry expansion. Additionally, about 230,000 new jobs are expected due to recent policy and regulatory developments.
Which skills are in short supply?
Manufacturing
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Advanced Technical Skills
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CNC Machining
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PLC Programming
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Robotics
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CAD / CAM
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Quality & Safety
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Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing
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Quality Control & Inspection
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Digital Manufacturing
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3D Printing
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Smart Factory Integration
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Data Analysis
Warehousing
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Equipment Operation
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Forklift & Heavy Equipment Operators
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Warehouse Automation Systems
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Inventory & Systems
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Warehouse Management Systems
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Inventory Analysis & Control
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Barcode / RFID Systems
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Process Improvement
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Lean Warehousing
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Continuous Improvement Methods
Logistics
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Supply Chain Management
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Demand Planning & Forecasting
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Sales & Operations Planning
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ERP Systems
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Transportation & Distribution
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Route Optimization
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Freight & Carrier Management
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DOT Regulations & Compliance
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Data & Tech
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Logistics Data Analysis
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Transportation Management
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Demand Forecasting & Optimization
What happens if we don't fill the gap?
In unrealized annual revenues by 2030
Negative impact in the U.S. economy in the next 10 years
Annual impact of extended job vacancies for large organizations
How to CLOSE THE GAP
Sources:
- Gartner
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Axios
- World Economic Forum
- Code.org
- Deloitte
- McKinsey
- Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute
- Forbes
- CareerBuilder
- American Staffing Association
AFIMAC Is Helping Manufacturers Navigate the Shift
Companies need partners to help them navigate uncertainty and maintain operational continuity as they scale or shift production. AFIMAC helps manufacturers bridge gaps with temporary skilled travel labor, workforce continuity planning, and executive protection services that ensure operations stay on track, even during disruption.
- AFIMAC Global
- info@afimacglobal.com
- www.afimacglobal.com
- 1-800-554-4622
