Based on a 2018 Deloitte study, there is a projected 2.4MM shortage of skilled people to fill manufacturing jobs over the next 10 years. Let’s promote manufacturing and ensure our industry is the preferred industry of choice for talent. Introduce graduating students, media, elected officials and job seekers to the high tech, innovative world of confectionery manufacturing. Plan a Manufacturing Day event during October then send photos and recap to The Confectionery Foundation and we will share your good news!