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Lightcast: 1.3M Gap in Skilled Trade Workers, Three Openings for Every New Worker Trained

Approximately 20 million U.S. jobs are in the skilled trades, representing 9% of total employment, according to a report, “Defining the Skilled Trades: A Data-Driven Blueprint for...

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Trades vs. College

Opening the doors to skilled-trade careers

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Skilled trades face worker shortage as industries recruit the next generation

As industries from aviation to construction struggle with worker shortages, more young people are turning to skilled trades as an alternative to a four-year degree.

DECKED Finds That Skilled Trade Workers Love Their Work, Incur Less Debt, but Feel Overlooked

DECKED is launching Built for Those Who Build, a new campaign centered around uplifting workers in skilled trades. To do so, DECKED commissioned two pieces of research to document...

There are three skilled trade job openings for every qualified worker

The supply of skilled workers only continues to tighten as more reach retirement age amid rising demand, a Lightcast report said.

Thinking of leaving your desk job and entering the trades? Here’s your guide

More Canadians are considering skilled trades. Learn how to choose a trade, get certified, find an employer, and manage a potential income drop. The post Thinking of leaving your d...

15 underrated trades you can learn on nights and weekends

Rolex got more than 560 applications for 27 open seats in its Dallas watchmaking program last year. That’s not really a story about luxury watches. It’s what happens when a skilled...

There’s Still a Heavy Demand for Workers. It’s in Blue-Collar Jobs

A new report estimates employers will need 1.7 million skilled-trade workers a year through 2035, but training pipelines may supply barely half.

2.1 Million Trade Jobs Could Go Unfilled. Milwaukee Just Stepped Up… Again

We’ve talked for well over a decade about the shortage of workers in the skilled trades, and there have been […] The post 2.1 Million Trade Jobs Could Go Unfilled. Milwaukee Just S...

A paid skilled trade placement program is coming for Canadian youth

Ottawa plans to spend $880 million for the plan, which will begin in early 2027 and be available for young Canadians looking for on-the job experience in the trades.

Good pay, high demand, no takers. The status problem behind America’s trades shortage.

Retirements, outdated perceptions, and a lack of career awareness are making it harder to fill in-demand jobs in the skilled trades.

Michigan Bill Offers School Credit for Skilled Trades Work

Michigan proposal could help address HVACR’s skilled labor gap by allowing high school seniors to earn academic credit for working at least 30 hours a week in the trades.

Blackrock commits $15 million to Canada's skilled trades workforce

Nearly 3,000 participants will train across Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and Atlantic Canada

US Needs to Fill 1.7 Million Skilled-Trade Openings per Year Through 2035: Report

By Panos Mourdoukoutas The United States will need to fill about 1.7 million skilled-trade jobs per year through 2035, according to a recent report, a stark gap at a time when many...

US Needs to Fill 1.7 Million Skilled-Trade Openings per Year Through 2035: Report

By Panos Mourdoukoutas The United States will need to fill about 1.7 million skilled-trade jobs per year through 2035, according to a recent report, a stark gap at a time when many...

Report: NJ skilled trades face shortage as workers age

A new report finds New Jersey’s skilled trades face a worker shortage as one-third of workers are 55 or older and just 7% age 25 or younger. The post Report: NJ skilled trades face...

How Women in the Trades Are Solving a Critical Issue

The need for a skilled labor force remains a top priority in the industry. This presents a unique opportunity for women across all levels of home building to make a significant imp...

Skilled Trades Expo Connects Students with Career Opportunities

CANFIELD, Ohio – Thousands of students are getting a hands-on lo...

Electrician Training Sparks Changing Demographics

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Lillian Davis likes hard work, working with her hands and admiring what she’s accomplished. Peyton Flower enjoys going to work every day and accomplishing a goal...

Penta students get a firsthand look at careers in the trades

Penta Career Center construction carpentry student Maxton Rich, 16, was hammering away on a wooden roof, installing drip edge as part of a career development event on Tuesday.

Skilled Trades Gain Student Interest; Buyers Gain Ground in Housing Market

WARREN, Ohio – Concerns abou...

Where Curiosity Builds Trade Skills: 5 Ways to Help Kids Discover the Skilled Trades

Blue skies for blue-collar work

A stigma that holds back young people from choosing skilled trades may be melting as more countries appreciate what’s needed for crafts in today’s economy.