Table 2
Share of U.S. manufacturing establishments requiring extended reading, writing, math, and computer skills in core production jobs
| Extended reading skills (ability to read either complex technical documents; any document longer than five pages; or articles in trade journals, newspapers, and magazines) | 52.6% |
|---|---|
| Extended writing skills (ability to write at least one page) | 22.1% |
| Extended math skills (ability to perform any of the following math categories) | 38.0% |
| Algebra, geometry, or trigonometry | 31.5% |
| Probability or statistics | 13.6% |
| Calculus or other advanced mathematics | 7.4% |
| Extended computer skills (ability to perform any of the three following functions) | 41.9% |
| Use CAD/CAM | 28.4% |
| Use other engineering or manufacturing software | 29.2% |
| Write computer programs (e.g., programming a CNC machine for a new piece) | 18.6% |
Source: MIT's Production in the Innovation Economy (PIE) Manufacturing Survey (2012–2013)
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