A third of California's workforce-and an increasing share of young, Latino Californians-have training beyond high school short of a bachelor's degree. But the demand for workers with similar training is likely to exceed the supply over the next decade.
Skilled trade jobs are roles that require workers to have a detailed scientific knowledge of specialist subjects, together with the practical hands-on skills needed to solve specific (and often complex) industry problems.
According to top sources, including the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs 2023 report and LinkedIn's most in-demand skills guide, analytical skills, management, and digital literacy are three of the most in-demand skills that will futureproof your company's talent.
According to the BLS, the highest-paid skilled trade professionals include construction managers and elevator and escalator installers. These professionals earn median salaries of $104,900 and $102,420 per year, respectively.
Tradesperson (tradesman/woman) usually gain their skills through work experience, on-the-job training, an apprenticeship program or formal education. As opposed to a craftsperson or an artisan, a tradesperson (tradesman/woman) is not necessarily restricted to manual work.
Generally, skilled tradespeople work in one of these sectors: Construction is a multi-billion-dollar industry in Canada that offers high demand careers. It features electricians, carpenters, plumbers, steamfitters/pipefitters, welders, heavy equipment operators, and painters, among other trades.
Qualified job candidates are becoming harder and harder to find thanks to the skilled labor shortage. Between the dropping unemployment rate, more job openings, increased consumer demand, heightened e-commerce expectations, and the COVID-19 pandemic, there aren't just fewer candidates per job.
The industry is bracing for impact as it faces the silver wave. While the labor shortage is heavily affecting the skilled trade industry, employers and companies are looking for ways to draw in more workers and keep them for as long as they can. This is a hefty challenge.
But despite the mixed messages, the talent shortage is real, and many businesses are struggling. A whopping 75% of employers globally are reporting they are having challenges in filling roles, according to ManpowerGroup.
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