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Finding good entry-level people has never been easy, but attracting skilled talent is a huge and growing problem for industrial distributors and manufacturers alike.  While some of yesterday's realities will look different in tomorrow's recovery, there are several continuing truths:

• Industrial distribution remains a vital sector in the North American economy and a vital link in the global supply chain.

• Baby Boomers are beginning to retire, leaving gaps in skills, experience and relationships.

• There aren't enough talented and prepared younger workers looking for careers in industrial distribution to fill those looming gaps.

These truths affect your company just as they affect every sector of industrial distribution from the largest international businesses to the smallest regional and niche distributors. But there is a fourth reality:

• No one company or association working alone can build and fill an employee pipeline with aware, engaged and prepared employees.

Industrial Careers Pathway is the initiative working with companies, associations and educators to build and fill an employee pipeline. ICP is:

• Reaching out to potential employees through a wide array of information and communication channels. Greater awareness and visibility is critical to engaging tomorrow's leaders.

• Creating curriculum targeted to those with no previous industrial distribution experience. 

• Promoting industrial distribution degree programs. 
• Providing resources to employers, educators and community leaders.

• Making the case. ICP is shaping a common voice and common message about the importance of a strong industrial distribution sector.

We cannot afford to wait until tomorrow to prepare.  Together we must maintain the only collaborative effort underway to reach, engage and prepare tomorrow's sales and customer service workforce

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