US needs 1.7 million skilled workers a year, but Trump's visa crackdown could leave industries short
- The report estimates that 24% of the skilled trades workforce is aged 55 or older, raising concerns about retirements and replacement needs.
- Demand is also growing amid investments in data centres, energy modernisation and advanced manufacturing.
- The US needs roughly 1.7 million new skilled workers annually through 2035, according to The State of America’s Skilled Trades report.
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- The report estimates that 24% of the skilled trades workforce is aged 55 or older, raising concerns about retirements and replacement needs.
- Demand is also growing amid investments in data centres, energy modernisation and advanced manufacturing.
- The US needs roughly 1.7 million new skilled workers annually through 2035, according to The State of America’s Skilled Trades report.
Sources: Times of India