Justin and Matt discuss the skills gap and how diversity can help close that gap. Justin discusses the lack of diversity in manufacturing and how it is a hard conversation to have, but it needs to be done. Justin addresses the root of the skills gap and how we can overcome this going forward with industry 4.0 and reaching out to different cultures to fill jobs. If you have any questions or comments on this episode you can reach us at [email protected]

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-m-sherman/

Website: https://www.equitymachine.works

Book "Hiring for Diversity": https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-Diversity-Inclusive-Equitable-Organization/dp/1119800900

Deloitte Studies: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/manufacturing/manufacturing-industry-diversity.html

IndustryWeek and UKG "The 2021 Future Manufacturing Workforce Study: https://www.ukg.com/sites/default/files/media/files/The%202021%20Future%20Manufacturing%20Workforce%20Study.pdf