The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Manufacturing Institute today launched a new NAM-endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System. The NAM system will initially focus on the core, basic skills required for entry-level workers in all sectors of manufacturing. The core skills include personal effectiveness competencies such as willingness to learn and dependability; academic competencies such as applied science and presentation skills; workplace competencies such as teamwork and applied technology; and industry-wide technical competencies such as supply chain logistics and health and safety.
What do you forum members think; is this needed, necessary or trivial? Will your shop use this certification as an indicator in seeking qualified help?
