Demand for skilled laborers in manufacturing companies

Megan Shaw

KentWired Video

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U.S. manufacturers are the most productive workers in the world, according to the national Association of Manufacturers. However, in Portage County some manufacturing companies are in high demand for skilled workers. TV2 reporter Megan Shaw explains why some companies are struggling to find these workers.

Contact (Megan Shaw) at ([email protected]).