INDIANA'S LEADING ADVOCATE FOR INDUSTRY
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IMA's Workforce Initiative
Indiana Federation for
Advanced Manufacturing Education
Learn more at www.indianafame.com
The Indiana Manufacturers Association’s initiative, INFAME, is driven to assist manufacturers throughout Indiana in developing their own personalized programs to ensure a pipeline of well-qualified and educated workers for the next generation. INFAME is your one-stop resource for building your future workforce from the ground up.
Transforming Indiana’s manufacturing workforce to ensure the economic success of the manufacturing industry.
INFAME will work closely with educational institutions to establish and endorse programs and curricula that develop the skill-sets students need for Indiana’s manufacturing jobs.
2019 Indiana Manufacturing Survey
Manufacturing companies across the state are reporting a serious shortage of skilled and unskilled laborers as they move rapidly towards smart manufacturing, known as “Industry 4.0.”
The 2019 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Labor Shortages Hit Home shows that a record number of respondents expect their product markets to grow rapidly in the near future, but many are finding it difficult to attract younger generations
of skilled and unskilled workers who are able to replace the wave of retiring baby boomers. Download a full copy of the report.
During the 2019 Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame Luncheon, a panel discussed manufacturing issues, concerns and the outlook for the future. Katz, Sapper & Miller LLP and the IU Kelley School of Business also unveiled the 2019 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Labor Shortages Hit Home
The IMA Board of Directors heard from Gloria Sachdev, CEO of the Employers’ Forum of Indiana, regarding the Rand 2.0 study on hospital costs. Indiana ranks the highest in relative price for hospital care among all 25 states included in the study. The IMA is forming a committee to study the issue in hopes of passing legislation that will reduce costs for Indiana businesses and consumers.
