Mitsubishi Takes on the Labor Shortage With Workforce Development Program

Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the manufacturing industry is currently suffering through a labor shortage that's created a high demand for skilled workers with experience in automation.

To meet this demand, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has launched a workforce development program called Diamondworks!. It's designed to bring automation equipment, training, and curriculum to the next generation of the automation workforce. As a full-service automation provider, Mitsubishi Electric Automation is able to offer a broad offering of stand-alone CNC or robot training stands to fully integrated automation cells.

“At Mitsubishi Electric Automation, we have a proud history of investing in workforce development. We believe that the learners of today are the leaders of the future,” said Mark Werthman, senior director of engineered and project solutions.

Mitsubishi Electric is collaborating with educational facilities throughout the Americas, industry associations that provide training and development, and organizations that promote manufacturing automation as a career.

“We’re excited to be building a network of educational partnerships with technical colleges, universities, high schools, and training associations to provide students the educational equipment and curriculum they need to become leaders in the workforce,” added Tom Majewski, workforce development specialist.

To learn more about the Diamondworks! workforce development program, visit https://us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/support/training/workforce.