Putting Americans Back To Work

Althought the report is a little dated, CBS News hits the trouble of U.S. manufacturing right on the head. Aside from the obvious trouble of outsourcing, one of the main issues manufacturers are facing is the complete lack of interest from younger generations. One high school, Benson Polytechnic, is trying to change that by teaching their students an essential lesson: Making things with your hands is both honorable and essential to the future success of our country.

Jun 30th, 2010

Althought the report is a little dated, CBS News hits the trouble of U.S. manufacturing right on the head. Aside from the obvious trouble of outsourcing, one of the main issues manufacturers are facing is the complete lack of interest from younger generations. One high school, Benson Polytechnic, is trying to change that by teaching their students an essential lesson: Making things with your hands is both honorable and essential to the future success of our country.


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