“ 3M is committed to science-based , scalable , sustainable innovation – to making what is indispensable to empower modern life and advance human progress ”
more individuals to enter these vital careers , we must inspire individuals to consider skilled trades and educate them on the spectrum of career paths and opportunities available in the trades , the specialised skill sets required of tradespeople and the potential earnings .
Last year to help raise awareness , inspire and educate the public around the opportunities available in the trades , 3M released Skilled , a docuseries created to dispel misperceptions and showcase diverse and meaningful trade careers . Based on insights from the 3M State of Science Index , Skilled has helped to spark a conversation about the modern realities of the skilled trades and why that may be preventing more people from pursuing these careers .
Our hope is that by highlighting the diversity and breadth of trade careers in this docuseries – and how workers can find personal fulfilment and professional success along their respective journeys – we are helping educate tomorrow ’ s workforce and open the door for careers that they may not have ever imagined possible .
Q . WHAT DO THE NEXT 12 MONTHS HOLD FOR YOUAND THE COMPANY ?
» Megatrends like climate change , demographic shifts and the digital revolution represent broad , global challenges .
While these forces have the potential to impact daily life , they also represent enormous opportunity . We believe science will be critical to navigating the future and addressing these global challenges and we will be working on these challenges actively in the coming years .
At 3M we are committed to science-based , scalable , sustainable innovation – to making what is indispensable to empower modern life , advance human progress and deliver a brighter future for all .
I am also looking forward to completing and launching my third book this year – the last one in The Heart of Science trilogy – where all proceeds from the books go to a scholarship for underrepresented minority women administered by Society of Women Engineers ( SWE ). manufacturingdigital . com 25