NKY manufacturing companies working together to solve labor shortage

Manufacturing companies in Northern Kentucky are working together to develop a plan that will address the shortage of skilled labor in the area. The Northern Kentucky Industrial Park Industry Partnership said it plans to use a $65,000 grant from the state Office of Employment and Training to help implement a twofold program, The Kentucky Enquirer reported. First, the partnership will survey the 400 or so manufacturers in Northern Kentucky to determine their needs and the core competencies workers are required to have for those positions. The next step will be a survey to find out why there isn't more interest from young people in filling the jobs and then dispel any misconceptions about the work. The partnership plans to begin work immediately and hopes to have quantifiable data within a few months. Read the full story here.