The fast job creation is causing a gap in the composites-related workforce that is widening. With nearly 23 percent of workers in the industry due to retire in the next 10 years, and three jobs being posted for every one graduate in the field, it is important to find and train an appropriate workforce for the nation's growing composites industry.
With that in mind, IACMI is focused on training a proper workforce. Engineers, scientists and mechanics will be needed for new composite and technological advances. In East Tennessee, IACMI is drawing the interest of high school and college students through training events