In a recent roundtable interview, the editors of Aviation Week & Space Technology discussed the future of the U.S. technical workforce with Raytheon Chairman and CEO William H. Swanson. Swanson provides his perspective on the strategies necessary today to attract, develop and retain the workforce of tomorrow. According to Swanson, it all starts with a passion for math skills in the middle school years.

The feature also discusses the wave of baby-boomer retirements and the upcoming skills gap this trend may bring about if more young people don't rise to the challenge of math and technical education. Swanson also addresses many of the efforts underway to help bring new talent to our industry, including technology education efforts and dedication to a diverse workforce.

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