Kathleen Kosmoski

Kathleen Kosmoski

Kathleen Kosmoski is the director of workforce development for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

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ASME Guest Column

Registered Apprenticeship Programs Offer Significant Value for Manufacturing Employers

While not the only tool in addressing workforce shortages, apprenticeship programs offer manufacturing companies many benefits.
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Kathleen Kosmoski
April 6, 2025

The manufacturing industry faces a significant workforce crisis, with 77% of manufacturers struggling to fill positions and a projected shortage of 2.1 million workers by 2030, potentially costing the economy $1 trillion. Job growth in mechanical engineering is expected to be 11% from 2023-2033, primarily in manufacturing.


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