# Manufacturing Industry is Seeing a Skills-Gap That Technology Created, But Can Solve

By Engineering And Construction · Published 2023-10-13 · Updated 2026-03-25 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> Legacy expertise meets digital tools as manufacturers bridge a critical divide between seasoned workers and technology-driven talent

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- Legacy expertise meets digital tools as manufacturers bridge a critical divide between seasoned workers and technology-driven talent

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The age-old adage of “knowledge is power” has evolved into “knowledge is digital.” In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, there’s a gap widening between experienced craftsmen, who have honed their skills over decades, and the tech-savvy newcomers who expect instant access to information. This so-called “skills gap” is far from new, but what sets it apart today is the urgency to preserve legacy knowledge and infuse it into next-gen technologies. This latest trend is ensuring that the knowledge of experienced workers is digitized.

> This latest trend is ensuring that the knowledge of experienced workers is digitized.

But more than just preserving knowledge, it’s about fostering a synergy between the old and new. This demands a shift in how we view education, training, and technology. [**Derek Degeest**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-degeest-188252112), president of [**LestaUSA**](https://www.lestausa.com/) and [**DeGeest Steel Works**](https://degeeststeelworks.com/), is a frontliner in leveraging technology to bridge this gap. He offered some background into this evolving dynamic for a “[LestaUSA](https://marketscale.com/shows/lestausa/)” episode.

Tags: Derek DeGeest, Digital, LestaUSA, manufacturing, technology

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