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Build your workforce with Dream It Do It!

Manufacturers identify workforce as their number one challenge! Working with Dream It Do It, you can be proactive in building the workforce of the future! The DIDIAMP certification is a tool for employers to help verify talent.

Manufacturers

Why Manufacturing?

Manufacturing is the third largest industry sector in the Western New York region. The five-county region of Western New York including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara County served by Dream It Do It Western New York (DIDIWNY) includes over 1,615 manufacturers, employing 70,000 people and generating $26.8 billion in manufacturing shipments per year.  Manufacturing in the WNY region accounts for 12% of the total workforce which is well beyond the 8% national average. Over the next 10 years, industry estimates indicate that, due to retirements and growth, there will be a substantial shortage of qualified employees to fill this gap. Without a concerted effort through a private, public and education partnership to address the manufacturing workforce demand, the Western New York economy will be devastated, leaving manufacturers unable to produce, grow, and meet the challenges of competing in our global economy.

Among the priority skilled job categories are welding, machining, electro-mechanical technician, mechanics, quality assurance inspecting, and electrical and production operations. The average salary in these roles is $50,000 in addition to health insurance, retirement and paid vacation benefits.

An up-turn in the economy, compounded by the re-shoring of manufacturing has helped the sector rebound and gain strength in Western New York.  A reinvigorated manufacturing sector will require a skilled workforce to continue this growth pattern. Dream It Do It Western New York (DIDIWNY) is addressing the workforce needs of manufacturers through the coordination of stakeholders and resources.

What Can You Do?

Engage with Dream It Do It and the Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program!

The Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program is an early talent pipeline, validation, certification and recruitment resource for manufacturers.

DIDIAMP provides a platform for manufacturers to:

Identify early talent.
Reduce the risk associated with hiring early talent.
Decrease recruitment, onboarding and training costs.
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DIDIAMP enables manufacturers can identify early talent that demonstrate:

Interest in manufacturing careers.
Engagement in manufacturing technology programming.
Teamwork
Work Ethic
Skill attainment

Who is going to get this done?

Supporting and growing our manufacturing sector will be achieved through private, public and educational partnerships such as Dream It Do It. We are all in this together and you can be part of the solution. By partnering with Dream It Do It, you have the opportunity to introduce students to your workplace and the excellent career opportunities you offer in the manufacturing sector.
If you are interested in getting involved contact us.
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