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For example, according to the Precision Metalforming Association, 69 percent of U.S. metalworking companies have job openings. However, 91 percent of those companies are experiencing challenges finding qualified employees, and 42 percent describe that difficulty as “severe.”

CONCORD, NH—New Hampshire manufacturers are struggling with the dual threat of an aging skilled workforce and a lack of qualified factory workers.

WARRENDALE, PA—Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc. has donated $900,000 to the Society for Automotive Engineers Foundation to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in Georgia between 2012 and 2014.

MEXICO CITY—In an aggressive bid to move beyond low-wage factory jobs and toward an entrepreneurial economy, Mexico is producing graduates in engineering and technology at rates that challenge its international rivals, including its No. 1 trade partner, the United States.

CHICAGO—A coalition of regional and national organizations is sponsoring “Manufacturing Day,” Oct. 5, to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs available in manufacturing.

MISHAWAKA, IN—Northeast Indiana has a peculiar problem. Manufacturers here are struggling to fill hundreds of job openings for skilled workers.

NEW YORK—Trade schools nationwide are bursting at the seams as demand for skilled factory workers pushes enrollment to record highs.

CHICAGO—The Association for Manufacturing Excellence will host a “Tweet Chat” Aug. 17 to discuss the most effective ways to grow U.S. manufacturing. Engineers can follow the chat using the hashtag #AMESkillsGap.

SAN ANTONIO—The San Antonio Manufacturers Association estimates that more than 1,500 area factory jobs are not being filled because of a lack of skills.

Factory tours are a great way to get kids excited about careers in manufacturing.