Welcome to our new series on workforce and manufacturing issues in Central Virginia. The sector has changed a lot in recent years and even seen something of a renaissance as companies large and small build new factories or expand existing ones in our area.
Each month we'll look at the most important workforce issues facing our area. We'll go inside factories, training centers and classrooms to tell you the key stories of this area.
The series is brought to our readers with generous support and assistance from AdvantaStaff.
Richmond Works Archive
Work It, RichmondThe days when a high school graduate could walk into a factory and start work with a bit of on-the-job training are over, for the most part. Manufacturers of all sizes want employees with skills in robotics and electronic controls. But they also want workers who can think and troubleshoot complex problems.
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