From the Director
Caterpillar does it again! 1,400 employees Another goal met early.
Manufacturing is consistently recognized worldwide as one of the industries that contributes most to the economic
prosperity of a na on and its ci zens. Why then are U.S. manufacturers facing a gap — not only in finding the skills
needed, but also in Americans' interest in pursuing long‐term careers in manufacturing? To explore this dilemma, The
Manufacturing Ins tute and Deloi e have teamed up to conduct the 5th U.S. Public Opinion of Manufacturing study. The
study