Skilled Trades
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Construction labor shortage impacts skilled trades, risking 2.1M unfilled jobs
By 2030, an estimated 2.
HVAC Industry Faces 110,000 Openings Amid Demand Surge
The United States' HVAC industry faces a deficit of roughly 110,000 unfilled technician positions.
88% of firms report worker difficulty, boosting initiatives
In the U.S. last year, nearly 600,000 jobs were posted for major skilled trades positions, yet only about 150,000 new workers entered through apprenticeship programs, creating a significant gap in the
Skilled trades shortage to increase costs for homeowners
Approximately $71 billion in taxes will be lost by 2030 due to vacant trade jobs, a stark indicator of the U.
Skilled trades shortage delays construction projects, raises costs.
By 2030, the United States anticipates 2.
Worcester Tech Secures $3.75M to Combat Skilled Trades Shortage
Massachusetts just allocated $70 million to 28 career technical education programs, directly targeting a projected 61,400 worker shortfall in skilled trades.
Skilled trades shortage impacts home services, driving up costs
In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, contractors are now booked out six months in advance, a direct consequence of a shrinking workforce impacting home services in 2026.