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Diverse skilled trades workers on a construction site, with economic growth indicators in the background, illustrating the workforce crisis and its economic implications.
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Skilled trades workforce crisis drives economic impact in 2026

Nearly 60% of companies hiring skilled trades workers report a critical shortage of necessary skills, creating a bottleneck in the U.

Rick Donovan·April 21, 2026
Young people enthusiastically engaging in hands-on demonstrations at a vibrant skilled trades career fair, exploring various tools and machinery with mentors guiding them.
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Skilled Trades Career Fair Comes to Timmins Amid Global Youth Push

The Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair in Timmins is the latest example of a growing global movement to attract young people into vital trades careers through hands-on events, targeted apprenticeships, and educational reforms.

Rick Donovan·April 4, 2026