The Marcus Foundation has awarded Trade Talks USA a $250,000 grant to continue its efforts in helping address the critical shortage of skilled trade workers.
The Home Depot’s Path to Pro has provided statistics around skilled trade workers- see below.
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300k+ jobs were available in 2021
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10x more trade jobs available in seven years
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3M jobs available by 2028
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40% of construction workers to retire by 2031
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Median wage of carpenter helpers is 7%+ the national average
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US skilled workers under 25 decreased by 4% between 2018-2019
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94% of contractors are struggling to find skilled workers