Urgent Need For Blue-Collar Revival: Shift Mindsets, Invest In Skills [Forbes]
ZipRecruiter, Inc. Class A (ZIP)
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Source: Forbes
While attention often focuses on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and tech careers, a growing skills gap in essential sectors—plumbing, welding, electrical work, and HVAC services—is becoming a national crisis. Addressing this shortage requires a significant shift in societal perception and more investment in vocational training to ensure economic sustainability. The Skilled Worker Shortage: A Pressing Reality According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are over 7 million unfilled jobs in the U.S., a significant number of which are in the skilled trades. By 2028, an additional 500,000 electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians will be needed . The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) reports that while 7,000 new electricians enter the field annually, 10,000 retire annually . This growing gap is unsustainable and risks critical infrastructure projects and day-to-day services. Will Betances, founder of Energize Us Edu Inc. W
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