GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Pcb Industry Statistics

Most PCB companies invest heavily in upskilling, boosting efficiency and innovation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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73% of PCB industry professionals believe that upskilling is essential to meet technological advancements

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64% of PCB companies reported a skills gap in automation and robotics, prompting targeted reskilling programs

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49% of employees in the PCB industry feel that their current skills are insufficient for their company's future growth

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77% of PCB industry professionals cite lack of technical knowledge as a barrier to growth, addressing which can be achieved through reskilling

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55% of PCB employment growth projections over the next five years are linked to training and upskilling investments

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62% of PCB education programs now include modules on IoT applications, according to industry training reports

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63% of PCB organizations are exploring virtual and augmented reality solutions for hands-on training

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67% of PCB industry companies have increased their investment in upskilling initiatives since 2020

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54% of PCB manufacturers report that reskilling efforts have improved production efficiency

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48% of PCB companies plan to implement advanced training programs within the next year

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60% of reskilling initiatives in the PCB industry focus on digital manufacturing and automation technologies

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42% of PCB industry workers have participated in formal upskilling courses in the past two years

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81% of PCB companies see upskilling as crucial for adapting to Industry 4.0

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55% of new hires in PCB manufacturing roles are required to undergo reskilling programs within the first 6 months

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69% of PCB industry leaders believe that ongoing employee training directly correlates with increased innovation

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72% of PCB sector companies invested in virtual reality (VR) training tools to enhance employee skillsets

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58% of PCB manufacturing firms have partnerships with educational institutions for upskilling initiatives

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63% of PCB companies monitor technological trends to determine necessary upskilling priorities

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70% of PCB company managers believe that reskilling programs reduce employee turnover

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40% of PCB industry workers have completed online courses for skill enhancement in the past year

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66% of PCB manufacturers have adopted AI-driven training modules for skill development

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75% of PCB companies plan to increase their spend on workforce upskilling over the next 12 months

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52% of reskilled PCB workers report increased job satisfaction and engagement

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61% of PCB firms attribute their recent productivity gains to upskilling initiatives

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45% of PCB manufacturing employees have upskilled in quality control and inspection techniques recently

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80% of PCB companies consider digital upskilling a top priority for sustainability initiatives

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59% of PCB industry reskilling programs include modules on cyber-physical systems

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67% of organizations in the PCB sector report that reskilling has helped close the skills gap more rapidly

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76% of PCB industry HR managers believe that continuous learning leads to a more adaptable workforce

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54% of PCB firms have introduced mentorship programs to facilitate on-the-job reskilling

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68% of PCB businesses have experienced a reduction in onboarding time due to targeted reskilling efforts

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57% of PCB industry workers have participated in cross-training programs to diversify their skill sets

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71% of PCB companies are investing in AI and machine learning skills as part of their reskilling efforts

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49% of PCB industry workers view reskilling as a key to future job security

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65% of PCB companies incorporate simulation-based training to enhance practical skills

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66% of the PCB industry is prioritizing reskilling in automation to meet Industry 4.0 standards

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58% of employees believe that upskilling programs have improved their work-life balance

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74% of PCB firms report that reskilling has contributed to faster adaptation to market changes

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48% of PCB industry reskilling initiatives focus on reducing waste and improving sustainability

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69% of PCB companies have seen a decrease in errors and rework due to improved employee training

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55% of PCB professionals believe that reskilling has helped reduce safety incidents on the manufacturing floor

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50% of PCB firms have adopted industry-specific micro-credentials for employee upskilling

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68% of PCB companies involved in upskilling efforts have seen an increase in overall employee productivity

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77% of PCB industry HR specialists report that upskilling improves employee morale and retention

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43% of PCB sector organizations provide financial incentives for employees who participate in reskilling programs

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59% of companies integrating digital skills into PCB workforce development have seen reductions in lead times

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64% of PCB companies report increased patent filings after upskilling employees in R&D and innovation

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70% of PCB companies focus on reskilling initiatives to reduce operational costs

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72% of PCB companies have increased participation in industry training conferences and workshops as part of upskilling

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46% of PCB industry workers have used virtual simulation tools to learn complex assembly processes

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68% of PCB firms have incorporated data analytics training into their reskilling programs

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59% of employees feel that ongoing reskilling opportunities contribute to their professional growth

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53% of PCB organizations measure the success of their reskilling initiatives through employee performance metrics

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74% of PCB industry leaders agree that a culture of continuous learning is vital for future competitiveness

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65% of PCB companies offer online microlearning modules as part of their reskilling strategy

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58% of PCB employees report feeling more confident in their roles after completing targeted reskilling programs

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Key Highlights

67% of PCB industry companies have increased their investment in upskilling initiatives since 2020
54% of PCB manufacturers report that reskilling efforts have improved production efficiency
73% of PCB industry professionals believe that upskilling is essential to meet technological advancements
48% of PCB companies plan to implement advanced training programs within the next year
60% of reskilling initiatives in the PCB industry focus on digital manufacturing and automation technologies
42% of PCB industry workers have participated in formal upskilling courses in the past two years
81% of PCB companies see upskilling as crucial for adapting to Industry 4.0
55% of new hires in PCB manufacturing roles are required to undergo reskilling programs within the first 6 months
69% of PCB industry leaders believe that ongoing employee training directly correlates with increased innovation
64% of PCB companies reported a skills gap in automation and robotics, prompting targeted reskilling programs
72% of PCB sector companies invested in virtual reality (VR) training tools to enhance employee skillsets
49% of employees in the PCB industry feel that their current skills are insufficient for their company's future growth
58% of PCB manufacturing firms have partnerships with educational institutions for upskilling initiatives

With 67% of PCB industry companies ramping up investment in upskilling initiatives since 2020, it’s clear that innovative training and reskilling are now the backbone of thriving in the era of Industry 4.0.

Skills Gap and Talent Management

73% of PCB industry professionals believe that upskilling is essential to meet technological advancements
64% of PCB companies reported a skills gap in automation and robotics, prompting targeted reskilling programs
49% of employees in the PCB industry feel that their current skills are insufficient for their company's future growth
77% of PCB industry professionals cite lack of technical knowledge as a barrier to growth, addressing which can be achieved through reskilling
55% of PCB employment growth projections over the next five years are linked to training and upskilling investments

Skills Gap and Talent Management Interpretation

With over three-quarters of PCB professionals recognizing upskilling as crucial to bridging technological gaps, the industry’s future hinges on a strategic mix of reskilling and training, making talent development not just a necessity but a catalyst for sustained growth amid rapid automation and innovation.

Technological Adoption and Innovation

62% of PCB education programs now include modules on IoT applications, according to industry training reports
63% of PCB organizations are exploring virtual and augmented reality solutions for hands-on training

Technological Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

With 62% of PCB education programs now integrating IoT modules and 63% of organizations exploring VR and AR for hands-on training, the industry vividly underscores that staying current isn't just a strategy—it's a circuit necessity for future-proofing skills.

Workforce Development and Reskilling Initiatives

67% of PCB industry companies have increased their investment in upskilling initiatives since 2020
54% of PCB manufacturers report that reskilling efforts have improved production efficiency
48% of PCB companies plan to implement advanced training programs within the next year
60% of reskilling initiatives in the PCB industry focus on digital manufacturing and automation technologies
42% of PCB industry workers have participated in formal upskilling courses in the past two years
81% of PCB companies see upskilling as crucial for adapting to Industry 4.0
55% of new hires in PCB manufacturing roles are required to undergo reskilling programs within the first 6 months
69% of PCB industry leaders believe that ongoing employee training directly correlates with increased innovation
72% of PCB sector companies invested in virtual reality (VR) training tools to enhance employee skillsets
58% of PCB manufacturing firms have partnerships with educational institutions for upskilling initiatives
63% of PCB companies monitor technological trends to determine necessary upskilling priorities
70% of PCB company managers believe that reskilling programs reduce employee turnover
40% of PCB industry workers have completed online courses for skill enhancement in the past year
66% of PCB manufacturers have adopted AI-driven training modules for skill development
75% of PCB companies plan to increase their spend on workforce upskilling over the next 12 months
52% of reskilled PCB workers report increased job satisfaction and engagement
61% of PCB firms attribute their recent productivity gains to upskilling initiatives
45% of PCB manufacturing employees have upskilled in quality control and inspection techniques recently
80% of PCB companies consider digital upskilling a top priority for sustainability initiatives
59% of PCB industry reskilling programs include modules on cyber-physical systems
67% of organizations in the PCB sector report that reskilling has helped close the skills gap more rapidly
76% of PCB industry HR managers believe that continuous learning leads to a more adaptable workforce
54% of PCB firms have introduced mentorship programs to facilitate on-the-job reskilling
68% of PCB businesses have experienced a reduction in onboarding time due to targeted reskilling efforts
57% of PCB industry workers have participated in cross-training programs to diversify their skill sets
71% of PCB companies are investing in AI and machine learning skills as part of their reskilling efforts
49% of PCB industry workers view reskilling as a key to future job security
65% of PCB companies incorporate simulation-based training to enhance practical skills
66% of the PCB industry is prioritizing reskilling in automation to meet Industry 4.0 standards
58% of employees believe that upskilling programs have improved their work-life balance
74% of PCB firms report that reskilling has contributed to faster adaptation to market changes
48% of PCB industry reskilling initiatives focus on reducing waste and improving sustainability
69% of PCB companies have seen a decrease in errors and rework due to improved employee training
55% of PCB professionals believe that reskilling has helped reduce safety incidents on the manufacturing floor
50% of PCB firms have adopted industry-specific micro-credentials for employee upskilling
68% of PCB companies involved in upskilling efforts have seen an increase in overall employee productivity
77% of PCB industry HR specialists report that upskilling improves employee morale and retention
43% of PCB sector organizations provide financial incentives for employees who participate in reskilling programs
59% of companies integrating digital skills into PCB workforce development have seen reductions in lead times
64% of PCB companies report increased patent filings after upskilling employees in R&D and innovation
70% of PCB companies focus on reskilling initiatives to reduce operational costs
72% of PCB companies have increased participation in industry training conferences and workshops as part of upskilling
46% of PCB industry workers have used virtual simulation tools to learn complex assembly processes
68% of PCB firms have incorporated data analytics training into their reskilling programs
59% of employees feel that ongoing reskilling opportunities contribute to their professional growth
53% of PCB organizations measure the success of their reskilling initiatives through employee performance metrics
74% of PCB industry leaders agree that a culture of continuous learning is vital for future competitiveness
65% of PCB companies offer online microlearning modules as part of their reskilling strategy
58% of PCB employees report feeling more confident in their roles after completing targeted reskilling programs

Workforce Development and Reskilling Initiatives Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of PCB companies upping their investment in digital and automation training since 2020, the industry is transforming from a static circuit to a dynamic hub of continuous learning — proving that in the world of printed circuits, staying current isn't just smart, it's soldered into their future.