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| October 01, 2007 | Hoff, Charles | COPYRIGHT 2009 Nelson Publishing. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Why is it so hard to find qualified youth for employment in manufacturing?

Perhaps a little introspection might be in order.

When was the last time that you discussed your vocational education and desired outcomes with your local school board? I can tell you that after seven years of school board experience in an area with a great deal of manufacturing, I have yet to see, in spite of my urging, any interest in participating in the planning of the education of the youth of my community by the manufacturing employers.

About four years ago our district began the planning for a new high school. Initial plans showed that there wouldn't be any vocational…

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