In this special supplement to Area Development, we first look at the need for skilled labor in advanced industries, which are working to close the skills gap through internships and co-op and training programs. They are working with the states and communities in which they are located and utilizing local educational resources. They are partnering with their host communities in other ways as well, in order to grow in place, benefiting from tax abatements, exemptions, and rebates, as well as training and other incentives. A closer look at the auto industry, in particular, reveals its geographic spread and how new light-weighting technologies are leading to further industry investment. The articles in this publication were written by experts in the field and will prove valuable to companies in advanced industries.
