Manpower has entered into a partnership with China’s Ministry of Industry & Information Technology (MIIT) that will help its local partners to meet the workforce needs of China’s burgeoning manufacturing sector.

“China is facing some of the most significant change and challenges yet seen in 30 years,” says Darryl Green, ManpowerGroup president of Asia Pacific and Middle East.

“The skill shortages, ageing population, high-rising labour demands and increasing labour costs are just a few. With these issues in mind, Manpower Group has shaped its business in a way that can help our client address those issues through our solid local service network and expertise.”

Jeffrey A. Joerres, ManpowerGroup chairman, chief executive and president, says: “As the Western region becomes one of China’s greatest strengths over the next 20 years, we have been consistently expanding our solutions in China to meet its surging demand for skilled workers who can effectively perform in a burgeoning and dramatically transformed sector.

“Identifying the right talent with the right technical skills in the right market is among our core strengths. It’s a privilege to be honoured with the MIIT partnership.”