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What the Latest Data Tells Us About Atlanta’s Manufacturing Workforce
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 179,200 manufacturing jobs in the Atlanta, Sandy Springs, and Roswell, GA, economy in November 2024. The number of

Future-Ready Careers in Manufacturing: Why Now Is the Best Time to Enter the Industry
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 520,000 job openings in August 2024. The number of openings is expected to increase between 2022 and

End-of-Year Reflection: Assessing Your Hiring Success and Planning for 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates a positive 2022-2032 job outlook for manufacturing: Assemblers and fabricators: 188,600 job openings annually Metal and plastic

Building Workforce Resilience in Food Manufacturing for 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 1,747,100 food manufacturing jobs in September 2024. The sector’s unemployment rate was 4.2%. Workforce resilience in food

Identifying and Closing Skills Gaps in Manufacturing
According to a 2024 study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute: 8 million manufacturing jobs likely will be needed between 2024 and 2034. 9 million

From Seasonal to Full-Time: Retaining Your Best Talent Beyond Peak Season
According to SnagaJob’s Hiring Holiday Report 2024, 18% of workers looking for a holiday job want to test out a new company. Also, 66% would