Gov. Mike Braun recently announced the Power Up Indiana initiative to encourage employers to promote internally to boost the state’s workforce and one labor industry expert said potential applicants should think outside the box when pursuing manufacturing jobs in particular.
A 2023 IU Business Research study found a projected increase of 10% in Indiana’s advanced manufacturing sector by 2026, with noticeable growth in transportation equipment, chemicals, and electronic products.
Robert Merritt, founder and CEO of the Indiana-based career resource SlateUp, said manufacturing employers may not always prioritize technical skills, and other attributes are equally important in the hiring process…