YouScience, Apogee Worx and 47G announce a strategic collaboration designed to building a healthy, sustainable talent pipeline for the future in Utah's aerospace and defense sectors.
American Fork, Utah, Oct. 3, 2024
YouScience, the leading technology provider dedicated to bridging the skills gap for students and employers, today announced a strategic collaboration with Apogee Worx, a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, and 47G, a prominent industry consortium, aimed at building a robust, sustainable talent pipeline for the future in the aerospace and defense sectors within the state of Utah.
Utah's defense industry plays a crucial role in the state's diverse economy, contributing more than $19 billion in economic activity and supporting 211,000 jobs. Since 2015, the sector has nearly doubled in size, according to the Kem Gardner Policy Institute.
"We're excited to work with Apogee Worx and 47G to significantly impact the future workforce," said Edson Barton, CEO and Co-Founder of YouScience. "Recognizing the need to boost awareness of aerospace and defense manufacturing careers and enhance the skill sets of high school and college graduates, we decided to join forces. By leveraging YouScience's innovative aptitude-based career guidance tools, Apogee Worx's industry expertise, and 47G's access to a deep community of members, we aim to create a robust talent pipeline that meets the specific needs of the aerospace and defense sectors."
Already, the partnership is yielding results. Apogee Worx has begun subscribing to YouScience's Employer Spotlight, allowing the company to showcase its profile to students with the aptitudes required for success in manufacturing. Since the profile launched just a few weeks ago, more than 3,200 students have viewed the opportunity, even during the summer break.
"We're proud to be part of this initiative that not only supports our company's growth but also contributes to the broader goal of sustaining Utah's aerospace and defense industry," said Brian Janroy, Co-Owner of Apogee Worx. "This collaboration is a critical step in ensuring that we have a steady pipeline of skilled talent ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow."
In addition, YouScience, Apogee Worx, and 47G are working together to develop a new certification specifically designed for aerospace and defense manufacturing. This certification will provide students with the industry-specific skills needed to thrive in these high-demand fields, further aligning educational outcomes with workforce needs.
"We are thrilled to join forces with YouScience and Apogee Worx in this groundbreaking initiative," said Aaron Starks, CEO & President at 47G. "By integrating our organization's network with YouScience's cutting-edge career guidance tools and Apogee Worx's expertise, we are setting a new standard for how we prepare and connect the next generation of Utah professionals with critical career opportunities."
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