2030 Forecast

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Diverse group of young people learning and working in skilled trades, symbolizing the urgent need for new talent in the industry.

Skilled Trades Need 2.1 Million Workers by 2030. Attracting Talent in 2026 is Key.

Last year, nearly 600,000 jobs were posted for major skilled trades positions, yet only about 150,000 new workers entered the labor pool through apprenticeship programs.

Ben Foster·July 16, 2026