As manufacturers nationwide deal with the continuing shortage of workers with technical skills, Manpower, Inc., (NYSE: MAN) has taken a new step to alleviate that shortage. The world's leading provider of staffing and workforce management solutions has joined with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in sponsoring GetTech, a multimedia campaign designed to encourage young people to prepare for careers that utilize math, science and technology skills.
The campaign, organized by the NAM's Center for Workforce Success, was launched October 2 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Speakers included Secretary of Commerce Norman Mineta, Jerry Jasinowski, president of the NAM, and Tim Timken, chairman-elect of the NAM.
"Every day, we work with manufacturers that welcome students and graduates with technical skills and want to see more of them," said Jeffrey Joerres, president and chief executive officer of Manpower. "There are all kinds of opportunities waiting for students who have the motivation and discipline to develop skills in math, science and technology. Manpower encourages and supports their efforts to pursue those skills."
The GetTech campaign will include national television and radio public service announcements as well as a dedicated Web site at http://www.gettech.org/ . In addition, GetTech materials are being sent, in partnership with the Department of Education, to all 14,000 public middle schools nationwide.
"GetTech will let every high school student who is acquiring technical skills or planning to do so in post-secondary education feel confident that they are preparing themselves for productive and rewarding careers," notes Joerres.
Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing workforce management services and solutions to customers through more than 3,500 offices in 54 countries. Manpower's network includes more than 250 Manpower Professional offices worldwide that specialize in the assignment of information technology, engineering, scientific, finance, telecommunications, marketing, human resource and quality professionals. The firm annually provides employment to more than two million people worldwide and is an industry leader in employee assessment and training. Manpower also offers organizational performance consulting services worldwide through its independent operating division, The Empower Group. For more information, visit Manpower's Web site at http://www.manpower.com/
SOURCE: Manpower Inc.
Contact: Clare Reardon, APR of Manpower Inc., 414-906-6253
Website: http://www.manpower.com/
Website: http://www.gettech.org/
