Table 1
Share of U.S. manufacturing establishments requiring basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills in core production jobs
| Basic reading skills (ability to read basic manuals) | 75.6% |
|---|---|
| Basic writing skills (ability to write short notes) | 60.5% |
| Basic math skills (ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and handle fractions) | 74.0% |
| Basic reading, writing, and math skills | 42.4% |
| Computer skills (required to use a computer at least several times a week) | 62.3% |
Source: MIT's Production in the Innovation Economy (PIE) Manufacturing Survey (2012–2013)
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