Bridging the skills gap divide in manufacturing: perspectives from industry leaders

IF 1.9 Q3 MANAGEMENT

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL TRAINING Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI:10.1108/ict-10-2023-0075

Ahmed Al-Asfour, Yuening Zhao

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate manufacturing industry leaders’ perspectives on the prevailing skills gap in the current Illinois workforce. The insights gained hold significant importance for the emerging generation of workers, helping them discern the essential proficiencies and plan their educational and career paths in response.

Design/methodology/approach

Guided by Becker’s (1962) human capital theory (HCT) framework, a qualitative study was conducted to identify the skills gap and explore the perspectives of manufacturing industry leaders. Fourteen industry leaders participated in this study, representing various occupational industries.

Findings

The findings underscore the prominence of the skills gap as perceived by manufacturing industry leaders, with notable aspects including limited durable skills and difficulty transitioning from content-based knowledge to practical skills.

Originality/value

The findings of this study can offer insights to researchers, scholars and practitioners in the field of human resource development, as well as to leaders in the manufacturing industry who aim to address the skills gap. Furthermore, this research can inform policy decisions and assist higher education institutions in preparing students for careers in the industry.

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缩小制造业的技能差距鸿沟：行业领袖的观点

目的本研究旨在调查制造业领导者对当前伊利诺伊劳动力普遍存在的技能差距的看法。在贝克尔（1962 年）的人力资本理论（HCT）框架指导下，我们开展了一项定性研究，以确定技能差距并探索制造业领导者的观点。研究结果本研究结果可为人力资源开发领域的研究人员、学者和从业人员，以及旨在解决技能差距问题的制造业领导者提供见解。此外，本研究还能为政策决策提供信息，并帮助高等教育机构为学生在该行业就业做好准备。

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INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL TRAINING MANAGEMENT-

CiteScore

3.10

自引率

7.10%

发文量

期刊介绍： ■Action learning-principles and practice ■Applications of new technology ■Careers management and counselling ■Computer-based training and interactive video ■Continuing management education ■Learning methods, styles and processes ■Managing change ■Marketing, sales and customer services ■New training and learning methods ■Quality circles, team-working and business games ■Recruitment and selection ■Specialist training-needs and methods ■Youth employment and training ■Topicality Too much training theory takes too long to read and may not have immediate practical advantages.