Industry-Based Certifications Work When Manufacturing CEOs Communicate with Plant Floor Workers

April 9, 2015 - PRLog -- PDP Solutions supports various certification programs, yet recognizes that workers much return from these program and be supported with encouraging communication on the part of the C-level executives.

ASQ, the leading authority on quality in all fields, organizations and industries, issued more than 9,800 certifications in the U.S. in 2014 as part of a Manufacturing Institute partnership designed to help fill advanced manufacturing positions. The Manufacturing Institute’s Manufacturing Skills Certification System was developed to directly address the deficits in manufacturing education and training, which is limiting the pool of qualified candidates for highly skilled manufacturing jobs. The Manufacturing Skills Certification System is endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers. The Manufacturing Institute and its partners set a goal of issuing 500,000 industry-based certifications to individuals by 2016.

In 2014, the Manufacturing Institute and its partners issued 129,084 credentials, for a total of 419,528 certifications since the inception of the program in 2011. “We’re proud to be part of this initiative to provide workers with the knowledge they need to be successful in skilled manufacturing positions,” said ASQ CEO William Troy. “Earning an ASQ certification is an acknowledgement of a professional’s commitment to quality, and a formal recognition of a deep understanding of quality practices that can benefit their organizations.”

Jennifer McNelly, president of The Manufacturing Institute said, “The Skills Certification System helps address the skills gap directly affecting the workforce pipeline for manufacturers by aligning manufacturing education and training with industry standards.”

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