Skills Pyramid for High-Performance Manufacturing

The Skills Pyramid was developed to reflect the necessary skills for entry-level workers across all manufacturing sectors in a high-performance workplace. It represents areas of agreement among the nation’s largest manufacturing trade associations and is intended to provide a common language among stakeholders. The Skills Pyramid is based on the Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model developed by the Department of Labor in partnership with major manufacturing organizations. The Skills Pyramid, and the competencies embedded in it provide a means to stimulate discussion among manufacturers, education and training providers, workforce professionals, economic development professionals and other key partners regarding the skills employers need in the modern manufacturing workplace.