In a recent nationwide survey, amazingly, just 35 percent of American parents indicated they would encourage their children to pursue a career in manufacturing.

Are you be surprised?

Now imagine your closest friend asks you: “My son wants to consider a career in manufacturing. Should I encourage him?” How would you respond? And why?

I’d like to hear from you. Looking for some ways to encourage America’s younger generations to take a closer look at the manufacturing sector and helping rebuild American know-how in manufacturing.