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In an awesome new piece published today on Manufacturing.net, author Bridget Bergin says promoting a "modern Rosie" is the key to attracting girls to future manufacturing careers. Bergin, who attended the 4th Annual WiM SUMMIT in Schaumberg, Illinois last week, cited our brand new survey results as support for the theory that young women are staying out of manufacturing because they are buying into false, negative stereotypes that girls are not suited for STEM careers. At the SUMMIT, Bergin picked up on a theme - I f women can see it, they can be it - and writes that role modeling might be the best way to combat these stereotypes.  Bergin thinks that if successful working women are visible as "modern Rosies," young ladies will be encouraged to pursue careers they often perceive to be "boys only." "Girls need a frame of reference for women in manufacturing that doesn’t date back to their grandparents’ time - something more relevant to their lives an...

Our Women in Manufacturing Survey, “ The Future of Female Talent in the Manufacturing Sector ,"  makes news once again - This time, in an article for Industry Week. It's a piece put together IndustryWeek Senior Editor Adrienne Selko which makes the case for getting more women into the manufacturing field.  Her evidence?  The WiM survey.   The article cites some really important facts from our survey: That more than 80% of women in manufacturing say their work is interesting and challenging, and that more than half of women find compensation as a significant benefit of the sector. And at the same time, less than 10% of young women know that manufacturing is an opportunity for them. It is really important that media sources like Industry Week are drawing attention to what a great sector manufacturing can be for women.  As we know,  lack of awareness is at the root of the gender gap. To read the full story, go here .

New Survey Shows Keys to Recruitment of Women to Manufacturing  Sector New Women in Manufacturing Group’s Survey Results Released Ahead of Manufacturing Day   Schaumburg, IL  - With national  Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)  set for  this Friday, October 3, 2014 , a new survey shows that there is one group of potential employees that should not be overlooked – young women.   Women in Manufacturing, (WiM) , a group of nearly 500 women dedicated to attracting, retaining and advancing women in the manufacturing sector released the survey, co-produced with Plante Moran, today.   The  survey  of over 870 women - including both experienced women currently working in manufacturing and young women who are just  beginning to consider their career options - offers several promising findings for the future of women in the manufacturing sector.  Most importantly, the survey found that there is significant overlap between the top factors y...