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From the National Association of Manufacturers Myth 1 : Nothing is made in the U.S. anymore. Truth: U.S. manufacturing output has doubled over the past 13 years. Myth 2 : The U.S. manufacturing sector is shrinking. Truth: Manufacturing's share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in real terms has been steady for the past 15 years (12% in 2005). Myth 3 : The U.S. manufacturing sector is shrinking vis a vis global competitors. Truth: We are still the No. 1 global manufacturer — and have been for the past 12 years. Myth 4 : U.S. manufacturers are moving to low-wage countries. Truth: It’s just flat wrong. In fact, the U.S. invests primarily in high wage countries. Myth 5 : Trade is a losing proposition for Americans. Truth: This is also wrong. Exports have grown at a much
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From the National Association of Manufacturers. Myth 1 : Nothing is made in the U.S. anymore. Truth : U.S. manufacturing output has doubled over the past 13 years. Myth 2 : The U.S. manufacturing sector is shrinking. Truth : Manufacturing's share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in real - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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From the National Association of Manufacturers
Myth 1: Nothing is made in the U.S. anymore. Truth: U.S. manufacturing output has doubled over the past 13 years.
Myth 2: The U.S. manufacturing sector is shrinking.Truth: Manufacturing's share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in real
terms has been steady for the past 15 years (12% in 2005).
Myth 3: The U.S. manufacturing sector is shrinking vis a vis global competitors. Truth: We are still the No. 1 global manufacturer — and have been for
the past 12 years.
Myth 4: U.S. manufacturers are moving to low-wage countries. Truth: It’s just flat wrong. In fact, the U.S. invests primarily in high wage
countries.
Myth 5: Trade is a losing proposition for Americans. Truth: This is also wrong. Exports have grown at a much faster rate than
imports over the last several years, creating wealth for U.S.manufacturers and their workers.
Agriculture exports $60 million per year.
Manufacturing exports $60 million per month.
Welcome to the
Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition
The NAM’sManufacturing Institute
Dream It. Do It. Campaign
We Will Focus On:
Redefining the image of manufacturing with students, educators, parents and policy makers in a manner that increases the number of young adults and other members of the workforce who pursue manufacturing based careers.
Manufacturing Reality Manufacturing has the technology jobs! Very different from current image!
Responding to the Issues
The Careers Campaign: Contribute to the long-term economic
growth of the US economy
“Make manufacturing a preferred career choice by 2010” … Re-brand manufacturing as a high tech employer/career
The Concept: Dream It; Do It
The Campaign: Dream It. Do It.
Correct manufacturing’s image Provide career information, guidance, and
links to training and jobs Develop local education and training
strategies for manufacturing Promote local economic development
strategies for manufacturing
Work Force DevelopmentWork Force Development
Your key to a sustainable Your key to a sustainable competitive advantage!competitive advantage!
Your key to a sustainable Your key to a sustainable competitive advantage!competitive advantage!
Striving for Improved Quality of Striving for Improved Quality of Life at Work & HomeLife at Work & Home
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Advanced Manufacturing
To be globally competitive we provide exciting, rewarding, good paying careers!
Consider Manufacturing!
Join our partnership of government, Business,
Education and Labor!
The Importance of Making Things in America Key to middle America quality of life Key to economic development – develop a
skilled workforce Key to National Defense Key to innovation and research
Ag exports $60 Billion per year Manufacturing Exports $__________________60 Billion per month!
Thank you for being here!
www.dreamit-doit.com
Team LeaderTony Raimondo
NAMCExecutive Director
Dwayne Probyn
Area DirectorColumbus
Angie Ramaekers
Area DirectorWestern Neb.Dave Morgan
Area DirectorLincoln
Linda Lichtenberg
Area Directors should plan on spending 20 hours per month managing their campaignsEach Area Director will set up committees to include:
Fundraising: Used to created youth programs and scholarships while raising the awareness of manufacturing careers.Awareness (Media Planning): Developing the appropriate message and plan for advertising through media outlets.
Education Extension: Take the message of rewarding careers to educators, classrooms, civic groups, economic groups.Skills Gap: Implement surveys to discover what gaps exist in careers and in the education process.
The Area Directors will focus on:Local goals
Measuring their successDetermining future development, including
Apprenticeships Scholarships
Internships/Mentoring
Area DirectorHastings
Kelly Christensen
Organizational Chart
Area DirectorNortheast Nebraska
Jeff Scherer
Area DirectorOmaha
John Vyhlidal
The Workforce Gap0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
Will Enter a 4-year college
Will enter an associatedegree program oradvanced training
Will lack the skills needed foremployment or drop out of
high school
Where 9th graders are headed
Where the Jobs Are…
Source: Workforce 2020: Work and Workers in the 21st Century (Hudson Institute) and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (2001)
Nebraska’s
2007
Career Dream Team
