This summary document highlights findings from CNA's study, "Manufacturing a Way to Career Readiness: How Industry Measures Student Readiness" (ED612988). In the study, CNA Education examined how central Kentucky employers in a high-wage, high-growth industry--advanced manufacturing--determine the readiness and additional training needs of job applicants and new hires. Common themes in readiness measurement across professional manufacturing and academic research were identified through a systematic literature review. Additionally, interviews were conducted with business leaders, recruiting managers, and CTE leaders in central Kentucky to gain industry's perspective. The companies represented automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and transportation industries supporting a variety of career pathways related to manufacturing. Based on the findings, recommendations are provided for educators, manufacturers, and researchers.