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Kellanova’s pilot training program serves as a talent pipeline for higher-skilled jobs<\/p>\n

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\n CHICAGO<\/span>
\n <\/span>, Nov. 25, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Nationwide, manufacturers are facing a shortage of skilled labor, and with more than 25% of U.S. manufacturing employees being over 55<\/a>, that shortage will only get worse in the coming years. That gap is worse for highly skilled roles like electricians and mechanics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of electricians is projected to grow 6% annually until 2032<\/a> \u2013 twice the rate of other occupations. Moreover, electricians are retiring faster than new hires can train and join the workforce<\/a>, a process that can take between three and four years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Kellanova’s Jackson, TN<\/span>, plant \u2013 which is the only plant in the United States<\/span> that makes Pringles crisps \u2013 covers 50 acres and requires 65 trained electricians to maintain and repair all the equipment. Kellanova, in partnership with the Tennessee<\/span> College of Applied Technology (TCAT), is piloting a training program that will serve as pipeline for talent for our team and a fast-track to higher-skilled and higher-paid jobs for local students as electricians, otherwise known as Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) technicians, in our manufacturing plant.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The technology on our plant floor is evolving, and as it becomes more complex, the role of our E&I technicians becomes even more important,” said Bryan Sparks<\/span>, plant director in Jackson, TN.<\/span> “By bringing this training in-house, we invest in our people, helping them build capabilities and continue to learn as our industry evolves while they benefit from the opportunity to earn promotions more quickly and grow their careers, starting day one.”<\/p>\n

“This partnership with Kellanova is beneficial\u00a0for our students, and as educators, we\u00a0want to make sure our students learn skills that they can put to work immediately,” said Dr.\u00a0Jacquene Rainey, president of the Tennessee<\/span> College of Applied Technology Jackson.\u00a0“Students get invaluable exposure to the careers they can build here in Jackson,\u00a0connect with others in their industry, and know that they’ll graduate job-ready.” \u00a0<\/p>\n

Since we started the partnership in 2021, we’ve hired 50 employees into our E&I training program which empowers current Kellanova employees, as well as Jackson<\/span> residents looking to join the manufacturing industry, to:<\/p>\n