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Report: 80% of women in manufacturing are satisfied with their careers

Feb. 27, 2024

The report focuses primarily on the career advancement of women in the manufacturing industry.

Xometry, a provider of critical resources for manufacturers, and Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM), an organization that supports, promotes, and inspires women in the manufacturing industry, have released the fourth-annual ‘Career Advancement for Manufacturing Report.’ The associations jointly surveyed nearly 1,000 North American suppliers and industry professionals over the course of 26 days in January 2023. The report focuses primarily on the career advancement of women in the manufacturing industry. Below are a few key takeaways from the survey.

79% of women are satisfied with the progress they’ve made in the manufacturing industry over the last five years
80% of female respondents would recommend a career in manufacturing
71% of women in the industry did not intentionally choose manufacturing as their career field

In a recent quote, Allison Grealis, President and Founder of WiM, said, “We firmly believe in the transformative power of women to drive the manufacturing industry forward. This survey continues to validate the notion that women play a pivotal role in the industry and it is imperative to redouble our efforts in attracting and engaging more women in manufacturing to foster enduring change and fortify the industry's resilience.”

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Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector.