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Thought leadership, news, and guidance from the skills assessment experts.
Hiring Skilled Workers in Aerospace Manufacturing
Hiring skilled workers in the aerospace industry is challenging. Learn how one of our aerospace clients improved their hiring process and built a skilled workforce.
Three Manufacturing Skills Gap Myths, Busted
Skills gap myths are harmful because they take momentum away from real solutions. Here are three common myths and how we can turn them into productive conversations.
AMTEC & NBS Prepare Future Maintenance Technicians with Industry-Relevant Credentials
Learn how AMTEC and NBS partner to develop industry-relevant credentials to prepare maintenance technicians in advanced manufacturing.
How Industry Certifications Help Bridge the Skills Gap
Let’s explore how industry certifications help employers address the skilled worker shortage and fill open positions with qualified employees.
Three Benefits of Using Skills Assessments for Skills-Based Hiring
Hire with greater efficiency, accuracy, and without bias when you use the right skills assessment from a credible provider.
How to Reduce Bias in the Hiring Process with Skills Assessments
Skills assessments can help employers make skill-based hiring decisions and reduce bias within the hiring process.
What Is a Skills Inventory and How Can it Help Close Skill Gaps?
A skills inventory is a database that tracks the skills. Let’s examine how it works and how it can help you close skill gaps within your organization.
How Engaging with Industry Standards Development Helps Shape Future Skills
Participating in standard development can help you establish your organization as a trusted industry resource, align with new skills, and improve product quality.
What Are Aptitude Tests & Do They Measure Skills?
How can employers know if aptitude tests will help them build a skilled workforce? Here we examine aptitude tests, their drawbacks, and if they can help hire qualified candidates.
Prioritizing Skills Over Degrees in the Skilled Trade & Manufacturing Industries
How can we overcome the skills gap? Let’s take a closer look at why some employers are shifting away from college degrees and when it makes sense to prioritize skills over degrees.
What to Look for in a Skills Assessment Company
How do you know if a skills assessment is a good fit for your company? Here are three things to keep in mind if you are getting started with skills assessments or are looking for an assessment provider.
Video: Simulation Training
Find out what simulation training is and how it can help companies build a more skilled and competent workforce.
Skill Watch: Trends in Advanced Manufacturing
What do current advanced manufacturing trends mean for future employability and technical skills? Here’s what to focus on when building a skilled workforce.
Simulation Training Equips Workers for the Job & Closes Skills Gaps
What is simulation training? Let’s examine how this training method can help manufacturers better equip their workforce and close skills gaps.
Video: Hiring the Next Generation Workforce
What is the next-generation workforce looking for in an employer? Here are a few tips for hiring and training a skilled future workforce.
Hiring & Training the Next Generation Workforce
The retiring workforce is a top concern for many employers. Let’s explore a few strategies for attracting the next generation of workers and building a skilled workforce.