Look around you. Almost everything you can see is the product of manufacturing. This includes your mobile device, video game system, desk chair, television, and vehicle – the list could go on forever.
This is only one aspect that illustrates manufacturing’s importance in the world. In fact, manufacturing has a tremendous impact on everyone from your local community to the global economy. Today, let’s explore the global impact of manufacturing, including how you can make a positive global impact by joining the industry.
Millions of People Employed Around The Globe
IBISWorld, an industrial research company, recently put together a list of the 10 Global Biggest Industries by Employment. Unsurprisingly, the manufacturing industry snagged three spots on that list, including the number one spot. These are:
- Global Consumer Electronics Manufacturing (17,430,942) – 1st
- Global Apparel Manufacturing (9,675,672) – 6th
- Global Auto Parts & Accessories Manufacturing (8,060,047) – 10th
These numbers are truly awe-inspiring and illustrate the vast importance of manufacturing and the products created by manufacturers.
And let’s also take some time to praise the employment numbers listed here. On this list alone, over 35 million people across the globe are employed in the manufacturing industry. These are everyday people simply going about their daily life yet making a tremendous impact on the global economy – as it should be.
And, according to a report from Data USA, the manufacturing industry as a whole currently employs 12.8 million people in the United States. These are:
- Production Workers
- Robotics Technicians
- CNC Machinists
- Quality Control Personnel
- Mechanical Engineers
- Sales People
- Office Workers
- Inspectors
- Welders
- Electronic Technicians
- And many, many more.
These are all people in our country, in our towns, and in our communities that have steady employment and are able to grow and succeed in their careers. When this happens, this positivity and productivity get recycled back into our economy, creating a positive boost to morale and worldwide economic growth.
And, the average manufacturing salary is currently $64,861. According to Data USA, “this number makes Manufacturing the 6th highest paying Industry Sector in the United States.”
In fact, the average hourly starting wage for AMTEP graduates is $19.25 on the North Shore of Massachusetts – not too shabby for a starting position.
But what is AMTEP, you say? Well, let us explain.
Join The Next Generation of Manufacturers
The Advanced Manufacturing Training Expansion Program, or AMTEP, is a manufacturing training program born from a partnership between MassHire North Shore and the Northeast Advanced Manufacturing Consortium.
The program seeks to advocate and support the manufacturing industry and the North Shore economy by providing free hands-on training for the unemployed, underemployed, or those looking for a career change. Once these individuals have trained, they can enter the local manufacturing workforce armed with knowledge and skills – ready to help make a difference.
Are you interested in joining AMTEP? Please visit our Free Training page to browse upcoming courses. Then, all you need to do is click on the course you’re most interested in and follow the prompts from there.