‘A very leaky pipeline’: 1.7 million trade jobs will open each year through 2035—and experts are scrambling to figure out how to fill them

The U.S. skilled trade industry is facing a significant labor shortage, with 1.7 million jobs expected to open each year until 2035. A graying workforce and retention issues among Generation Z are exacerbating the problem, according to a new report.

Experts are scrambling to find solutions to fill these ever-expanding roles, which include jobs in construction, manufacturing, and other industries.