Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030, with potential economic costs reaching $1 trillion annually. Elsner
• 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030, driven by the digital transformation of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Orange
• The U.S. manufacturing sector alone could face as many as 1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2033 if workforce shortages persist. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• The Offshore Wind Industry Council's 2024 Industrial Growth Plan outlines pathways to triple manufacturing capacity by 2035, while the Clean Industry Bonus and Sustainable Industry Rewards incentivize domestic content and jobs creation. Green Fuel Journal
• Investment commitments for new factories will reverse the recent decline in manufacturing jobs and that consumer activity will improve dramatically as people receive increased tax refunds in 2027. KRGV
• US Forged Rings will develop a steel manufacturing campus in Hertford County, creating 625 jobs in its first two phases. Business Facilities Magazine
• More than two million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by the end of this decade. SACA
• Total US employment is projected to grow by 4.7 million jobs between 2024 and 2026, yet employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology continue to report acute difficulty filling open roles. Qureos
• The US CHIPS Act is converting into large projects with multi-year hiring calendars, with Samsung's Texas cluster alone expected to generate thousands of construction and manufacturing jobs targeting initial production in 2026. AscendurePro
• Fiber will be manufactured at Corning's Hickory, N.C., factory, a facility that is being expanded to meet the increasing demand for fiber, boosting U.S. manufacturing and jobs. BroadBand Communities

Last updated: 12 July 2026