Creating Tomorrow's Industrial Talent Today

People are the heart of industry, but the manufacturing and supply chain talent pool is facing skills shortages globally. With 71% of companies citing the attraction and retention of talent as their number one business challenge, filling entry-level roles and securing skilled workers requires a new approach. What strategies can businesses and policy-makers adopt to attract, develop and retain the skilled workforce needed for the future of industry? This session is linked to the ongoing work of the Frontline Talent of the Future Initiative of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains and the Reskilling Revolution Initiative of the Centre for New Economy and Society of the World Economic Forum.