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Manufacturers seek skilled workers

As manufacturing rebounds and becomes more technical, skilled workers are in demand

By D.C. Denison

 |  Globe Staff  

  March 18, 2012

From the Pioneer Valley to the North Shore to Southeastern Massachusetts, manufacturers say they can’t find workers with skills needed for a modern manufacturing industry that focuses on advanced products for technology, medical, aerospace, and defense sectors. While Governor Deval Patrick and President Obama pursue policies to expand manufacturing, companies say the shortage of skilled labor is making it harder for them, the industry, and ultimately the state’s economy to grow.

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