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Rapid growth in the field.
Dramatic increase in global competition.
Technological change and foreign
competition from United States, Korea and Japan.
Computerized production schedules,
new emphasis on quality control.
Development of training initiatives
and improved linkage with community colleges.
Co-operation between management and
unions in developing retraining for employees.
Flatter corporate structure resulting
in decreased vertical movement and more lateral movement. Hence,
the need for wider skill sets and greater flexibility.
Introduction of self-managed teams.
Computers, robots, CAD/CAM.
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Numerous choices for career development
and advancement.
Mid-skill jobs disappearing, squeezed
by high- skilled and unskilled jobs.
New employment opportunities for
those who specialize in maintaining and improving product quality.
Wages over 20% above the Canadian
average and union contracts provide benefits and security.
Train to keep updated and prepare
for future jobs by learning portable skills.
Expect to work on training committees.
Increasing demand for higher skills.
Increasing demand for human skills,
e.g., communications, project management.
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