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People who live and work in buildings will always need electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs and all of the other people who bring light and water and comfort to their world. Right now there just aren’t enough people doing those jobs, and as they retire, there aren’t enough new people coming in. As a result, trade professionals are some of the most sought after applicants in North America. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says the United States needs 75,000 more electrical workers than it currently has! If you want a job, you can find one. How many degrees can say that?
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Exploring The Trades
Today’s Workforce
What is the number one profession in demand three years running in today’s workforce?
A) Engineers
B) Skilled Trades
C) Drivers
D) Teachers
Today’s Workforce
What is the number one profession in demand three years running in today’s workforce?
B) Skilled Trades
*ManpowerGroup 2012 Talent Shortage Survey
Top 5 Hardest Jobs To Fill
1. Skilled Trades
2. Engineers
3. IT Staff
4. Sales Representatives
5. Accounting & Finance Staff
*ManpowerGroup 2012 Talent Shortage Survey
The Problem Is Getting Worse
For every three skilled workers leaving the workforce, only one is taking their place.
The Problem is Getting Worse
In 2012, 53 percent of skilled trade workers in the U.S. were 45 years old and older.
Examples Of Skilled Trades
• Electricians • HVAC Technicians• Carpenters• Plumbers• Welders• Heavy Equipment Operators• Painters
College Students Today
50% of all college graduates under the age of 25 are unemployed or underemployed.
A Bright Future
Today’s Classroom
Only six percent of today’s high school students are considering a field in trades.
Benefits Of A Career In The Trades
• Lower cost of entry• Make money faster by entering the
workforce sooner• Job security – these jobs can’t be exported• Career flexibility and opportunity to own your
own business• Work with your hands• Opportunities for paid training
4 Years of In-State College Tu-ition
Vocational/Technical College$0.00
$20,000.00
$40,000.00
$60,000.00
$80,000.00
$100,000.00
$120,000.00
$140,000.00
Average N.D. Salaries
These three professions are expected to grow more than 20 percent in the next ten years. What does that mean for these salaries?
Plumber - $49,140Electrician - $49,840 HVAC technician - $43,640
I’m Interested, Now What?
• Visit findingmytrade.com
• Get connected with people you know in the trades
