Many graduates of manufacturing trade schools do not spend their
new-found free time job hunting once they complete their studies,
according to CNN.
That’s because they already have landed the job prior to
graduating.
Wilbur Wright-Humboldt Park vocational college in Chicago
conducted a job fair about two weeks ago and five of the school’s
students were hired within a 24-hour period, the lead instructor
told the news service.
“Employers right now need workers with these high-precision
skills. But the mismatch is that most of America’s unemployed
workforce doesn’t possess these skills,” associate dean of
instruction Marc Smierciak told the news service, noting the
school’s computerized numerical control program last year scored
100 percent job placement. “It’s a wonderful accomplishment for
us.”
Shifting southeast, trade jobs also are widely available in
Orlando, WKMG TV reports. But the problem is the talent pool is
thin and does not have enough qualified candidates.
Tom Muller, president of the Central Florida Manufacturers
Association said about three of 10 candidates are unable to pass
reading, writing and math, which he labels “soft skills.”