(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- ASQ, a leading authority on quality in all fields, organizations, and industries, issued more than 9,800 certifications in the United States in 2014 as part of a Manufacturing Institute partnership designed to help fill advanced manufacturing positions.

The Manufacturing Institute’s Manufacturing Skills Certification System was developed to directly address the deficits in manufacturing education and training, which is limiting the pool of qualified candidates for highly skilled manufacturing jobs. The certification system is endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturers.

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