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Employer Quotes
The quotes below are from employers in this industry: Manufacturing
They are talking about this topic: Experience & Credentials
The quotes below are about this issue:
Most employers say they look for entry-level hires that have some post-secondary education. Minimally, this means a certificate, but a two-year degree is preferred. Most employers state that a high school degree or GED is generally inadequate for various positions; nonetheless, many have had to hire at this level due to the labor shortage.
| "Employer 1: Definitely not looking at the associate's pool for welders. Question: So, you're looking for people with a two-year degree in welding? Employer 1: Not looking. Employer 2: No. Question: High school graduates? Employer 2: High school graduates." |
Southeast |
| "Looking at the machine technology area, the data says it requires a high school diploma. Well, since when? Thirty years ago, it required a CNC Machining Degree from a two-year technical program. So, now, according to this data somebody needs a high school education and that's it? That's not going to cut it." | Southeast |
| "We're all fighting for the top fruit. Twelve kids came out of the program—and that's just a certificate program. That's the pool for those of us that are looking for more than just a high school diploma. And then there's certificate training. We need substantially more than that for them to be CNC machine operators." | Southeast |