This new Labor Market & Skills report is a supplemental asset to our wider Future of Work research paper released publicly in 2024.
The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute has issued its latest Future of Work supplemental report: our Future Skills Requirement Report created in in partnership with Deloitte Consulting and Valdos Consulting. In 2024, the ARM Institute set out alongside Deloitte Consulting and Valdos Consulting to assess the current workforce landscape within the U.S., understand the current level of skills sets by region, by technology, by skill level and by generational cohort. This research was supported by Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program.
As manufacturers integrate advanced technology solutions into their processes, technology advancements are outpacing the skills advancement needed for the manufacturing workforce. The skills profile of the manufacturing workforce is undergoing a dramatic shift, with substantial changes due to the increased use of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation.
The need for skilled advanced manufacturing employees has never been greater. To ensure the continued competitiveness and readiness of this sector, it is imperative to understand the dynamics of the workforce, anticipate future skill requirements, and strategize training initiatives accordingly.