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December 03, 2008
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Understanding the Worker Needs of Manufacturers:
The 2007 Minnesota Skills Gap Survey

This survey was intended to gather business perspectives on a variety of workforce topics, including:

  • workforce shortages
  • business responses
  • training and education
  • collaboration with education system
  • government involvement

The information gained from this survey on workforce trends and the availability of qualified workers will help the State of Minnesota, local governments, the educational system and other service providers align and prioritize services and support to Minnesota manufacturers.

PDF File Executive Summary
PDF File Full Report
PDF File Survey Instrument
PDF File Results by Business Size
PDF File Results by Minnesota Planning Region
PDF File Summary of Results Slide Presentation

Project partners:

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association
Padilla Speer Beardsley
Minnesota Technology
Minnesota Manufacturers Coalition
Positively Minnesota: Department of Employment and Economic Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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