America's skilled labor gap: 1.7 million needed yearly to meet growing demand, report says

1.7 million skilled trade jobs will open annually through 2035, report says—experts don't know who will fill them

Jobs in the skilled trades are abundant as the industry struggles to keep up with job creation, an aging workforce, and high turnover rates.

Demand For Skilled Trades Will Only Increase Over the Next Decade, But Preparation Is Not Keeping Pace: Report

"Employers will need to fill approximately 1.7 million openings annually," according to the State of America's Skilled Trades report.

America's skilled labor gap: 1.7M job openings yearly to meet growing demand, report says

A new report warns skilled-trades training is falling short of demand, leaving employers to confront a growing gap as infrastructure, manufacturing and technology projects seek workers.

America's skilled labor gap: 1.7 million needed yearly to meet growing demand, report says

A new report warns skilled-trades training is falling short of demand, leaving employers to confront a growing gap as infrastructure, manufacturing and technology projects seek workers.