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In addition to the collective experience and expertise of
the participants in this project, presented here are key
research reports about automobile manufacturing and related
advanced and high-tech manufacturing. Included are reports
about the size, scope, and impact of the industry and a
particular focus on the workforce needs and issues of the
industry. Also included are significant documents linking
training and education to Automotive and related
manufacturing.
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR)
www.cargroup.org
CAR’s purpose is to conduct research in significant issues
related to the future direction of the global automotive
industry and organize and conduct forums of value to the
automotive community.
The Economic Contribution of the Automotive Industry to
the U.S. Economy - An Update
Human Resource Issues in Michigan's Automotive Industry
Presentation by Dr. Sean McAlinden at the Workforce
Development Institute of AACC on the Forcast of Human
Resource Needs in the U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry
Changes in Michigan Automotive Industry Employment
by Bernard Swiecki
Southern Legislative Conference
The Drive to Move South
This is a special report of the Southern Legislative
Conference. It provides a very comprehensive and
in-depth analysis of the growth of the auto industry in
the Southern states comprising the SLC. While the report
is focused on the Southern states, it provide a very
informative look at the auto industry in America. Many
tables and charts provide a great deal of data including
vehicle production, economic contribution, and
employment. The report is 153 pages in length. (It is
recommended that you right click on the link above to
"Save Target As" to download the file rather than
reading it through your browser online.)
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - Thomas Klier, Senior
Economist
Midwest Auto Industry - Performance and Outlook
National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing Skills Crisis: Solutions for this National
Challenge
Notes from NACFAM Workforce Conference
U.S. Department of Commerce
Manufacturing in America - A comprehensive Strategy to
Address the Challenges to U.S. Manufacturing
National Association of Manufacturers - The
Manufacturing Institute
The Facts About Modern Manufacturing (Intro & Overview)
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Keeping America Competitive - The Talent Shortage
(Executive Summary)
Part 1
Part 2
The Skills Gap
U.S. Department of Labor - Business
Relations Group
O*NET - Right Person - Skills - Job
ETA's Business Relations Group - High Growth Job
Training Initiative
Common Performance Measures for Employment and Training
Programs
U.S. Department of Education - Office of
Vocational and Adult Education
Improving Performance of Perkins III Core Indicators
Dr. James Jacobs - Macomb Community College
A Non-Traditional Look at the Future of Workforce
Development
Dr. Keith Bird, Chancellor Kentucky
Community & Technical College System
Presentation to the National Governors Association
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
White Paper on Workforce Development
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Industry Week article on Toyota Production System (TPS)
Public Partner Ventures
By Design - Engaging Employers in Workforce Development
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