
Future Factory Manufacturing Jobs in 2035
Future factory manufacturing jobs will look very different by 2035 than they do today. While factories will still need skilled workers, the jobs themselves will

Great Retirement Wave in Manufacturing: Why Employers Need to Act Now
The Great Retirement Wave in Manufacturing is no longer a future concern. Instead, it is happening right now. Across the country, experienced machinists, welders, maintenance

Steve York Retires After More Than Four Decades of Leadership at CPI
As Steve York retires after 44 years of leadership, Contract Professionals, Inc. honors the veteran founder who turned a staffing company into a mission-driven organization.

What Memorial Day Means in 2026
Memorial Day asks more of us than a long weekend. Instead, it asks us to stop, remember, and honor the men and women of the

Why Digital Fluency in Manufacturing Matters More in 2026
Manufacturing leaders have spent years talking about automation, connected systems, and smarter operations. In 2026, that conversation feels more immediate. Digital fluency in manufacturing is

Are Your Manufacturing Hiring Requirements Too Rigid in 2026?
Manufacturers do not have a talent problem alone. In many cases, they also have a screening problem. Too often, companies write job descriptions for the