Only in America.
I'm overwhelmed how our business has grown. Our sons have hung in there during these tough years of an economic slowdown. They were wise not having extended themselves to a point were payments could not be made. We had to cut some labor force and reduce hours to stay solvent and strong.
Gradually though, things are starting to look up. Still, it is wise not to jump into investing in new equipment at this time. The healthcare situation is very unsettling. The never ending new regulations and pending tax increases will keep the lid on major expansions.
We have begun to hire workers with specific skills. Yes, skills! We do not care how many college degrees one has, it is the skill in a trade that is marketable right now.
Tens-of-thousands of jobs are waiting to be filled with skilled people. When will it sink in that vocational education and apprenticeship programs is what industry needs?
Below, I will show some photos of our plant I took recently. You tell me if good looks and knowledge in astrology are a necessity to run a plant full of machines and equipment.
Who is going to learn to run these multi-million-dollar printing presses?
Who is going to cut, fold, stitch, bind and mail these hundred of thousands sheets of printed paper?
Who is going to set-up, maintain and repair the equipment?
Who is going to learn and master the communication between computers and machines?
Thousands of skilled tasks are under the roof this massive industrial building called Bison Printing.
When will Moms and Dads realize that over 70% of all the young folks in this country do not graduate with a (marketable) college degree.
Look the kid in the eye. Maybe he or she would like to learn a skill and save you from the college loans hanging on your back for the next ten years.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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