--- title: Advanced Manufacturing Employment Demand and Training Needs Analysis image: https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hubfs/Bridging%20the%20Skills%20Gap%20-%20Cover%20w%20Drop%20Shadow-1.png --- ![CatalystConnection_WeGrow_rgb-1](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CatalystConnection_WeGrow_rgb-1.png?width=1775&height=251&name=CatalystConnection_WeGrow_rgb-1.png)Homepage ##### Advanced Manufacturing Employment Demand & Training Needs Analysis for SWPA Catalyst Connection, in collaboration with The Advanced Robotics Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, has developed a comprehensive report detailing the specific employment demands and skill gaps within Southwestern Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector. This assessment, funded as part of an ARM Institute grant initiative, offers a data-driven look into the critical training requirements that will help manufacturers meet both current and future workforce needs. ![Bridging the Skills Gap - Cover w Drop Shadow](https://landing.catalystconnection.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Bridging%20the%20Skills%20Gap%20-%20Cover%20w%20Drop%20Shadow.png?width=345&height=461&name=Bridging%20the%20Skills%20Gap%20-%20Cover%20w%20Drop%20Shadow.png "Bridging the Skills Gap - Cover w Drop Shadow") ### Download Now! ###### Inside this report, you’ll discover: ###### Regional Employment Demand Trends: Learn about the projected growth in manufacturing jobs and specific roles in high demand across Southwestern Pennsylvania. ###### Skills and Training Needs Across All Employment Levels: From entry-level positions to executive roles, find out which skills and competencies local employers value most. ###### Key Competencies for Workforce Development: Explore essential skills, such as machine operation, quality control, and digital literacy, and discover advanced competencies like robotics and AI integration for upper management. ### Actionable Recommendations for Program Development: Access a blueprint for designing targeted training programs and curricula that align with industry requirements, including the setup of a proposed off-site training facility to deliver practical, hands-on learning experiences. [mailto:info@catalystconnection.org](mailto:info@catalystconnection.org) © Copyright 2025. Catalyst Connection ®. All rights reserved.