We Supply the World.

Do you ever read labels? You’ll find “made in” followed by a lot of places, like China, Malaysia, or the Philippines. Might make you think nothing is made in America. But you’d be wrong. More stuff is made in the U.S. than any other country. From food to computers, every year companies in the U.S. make $1.6 trillion worth of the things we use every day. That takes a lot of people – nearly 700,000 in South Carolina and 12 million in the United States. And manufacturers need more workers with advanced training and skills.

Your Great Job is Waiting.
Students

What’s a great job? One that fits your interests, your skills, your passions. Something you’re proud of. And it’s got to put money in your pocket. There are lots of great jobs in South Carolina you’ve probably never thought about. Think manufacturing.

OK, so you’re imagining sweaty, dirty, shower when you get home type of work. Sure, there’s some of that. But there’s also computer programming, robot repairing and building cars and airplanes. Somebody had to invent it and make it for you to want it, use it, like it. Why not you?

Let’s get real. You don’t want to just show up for work and collect a paycheck. You’ve got dreams. You want to make a difference, change the world, save lives. South Carolina manufacturing jobs do that. They build energy efficient cars, design life saving medical devices, and more. Oh, and you’ll have more money in your pocket than most of your friends.

Facts

Facts about manufacturing in the United States:

• 21% of the world’s manufactured products are made in the U.S.
• 9% of all Americans work in manufacturing.
• In 2009, the average U.S. manufacturing worker earned $74,447 in pay and benefits.
• U.S. Manufacturing workers earn an average of 18% more than non-manufacturing workers.
• U.S. manufacturers are vital to innovation and lead Research & Development efforts.

Facts about South Carolina manufacturing include:

• The average salary for a manufacturing job is $46,192 in South Carolina.
• South Carolina manufacturing workers earn 27% higher salaries than non-manufacturing workers.
• 15% of South Carolina's non-government employees work in manufacturing.
• There are more than 5,000 manufacturing businesses in our state.
• South Carolina makes nearly $25 billion in products each year.
• Manufacturers continue to locate operations and expand existing facilities in South Carolina.

Open New Opportunities for Our Youth.
Parents and Educators

Parents and educators want to see their children or students grow up to be successful, fulfilled adults with rewarding careers. Manufacturing offers that opportunity to thousands of South Carolinians, yet many young people overlook these exciting career possibilities. As parents and educators, you can advise young people to consider manufacturing careers.

Whatever it is that young people dream about—cars, energy, food or computers—they can find a great career creating it in today's advanced manufacturing industry. Manufacturers routinely struggle to find qualified employees for today’s high-tech, high-paying jobs including design engineers, CAD programmers, environmental specialists and field service technicians.
Learn more about manufacturing and how to introduce your children or students to these opportunities at www.dreamitdoitsc.com.

Are You Struggling to Attract Quality Employees?
Employers

Even when the unemployment rate is high, a study by the National Association of Manufacturers indicates that 80% of manufacturers cannot find enough qualified applicants to fill their job openings. If you are one of those employers, you can help build your future workforce by getting involved with Dream It. Do It. South Carolina.

Only 17 percent of students choose a manufacturing career as one of their top two choices because the message isn’t getting across that jobs in manufacturing are high-tech, and require advanced skills and talent. Dream It. Do It. South Carolina is an initiative to dispel myths and promote the realities of manufacturing to young people in the state. The program is coordinated by TechReadySCSM, a collaboration of five Upstate South Carolina technical and community colleges and the South Carolina Technical College System office.