Yorkshire Manufacturing 2012: Facing the skills challenge

SKILLS shortages are a significant issue facing Yorkshire manufacturers as their processes become increasingly sophisticated.

Industry complains that the education system fails to deliver young people ready to work but schools and universities are quick to suggest those criticisms are outdated.

John Morris, chief executive of JAM Recruitment, which has an office in Leeds and specialises in engineering and manufacturing recruitment, believes blame for the skills gap facing the sector must be shared.

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