Michigan Agencies Monitor Skilled Trades Workforce Shortages and Future Needs
What happened
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is monitoring skilled trades workforce trends within the state. The state's skilled trades workforce totals nearly 255,000, which is the eighth largest in the nation. The agency estimates that about 70,000 skilled trades job openings occur every year. However, ongoing worker shortages are expected to continue through 2030.
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Why it matters
Projections indicate that professional trades will need to account for more than 520,000 jobs in Michigan. This creates a potential gap of 265,000 workers needed to meet future demand.
The monitoring program focuses on the future of Michigan's workforce development.
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Who's involved
- MichiganState of Michigan where the workforce trends are being tracked.
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic OpportunityThe agency responsible for monitoring the skilled trades workforce trends.
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The entities involved
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Michigan
state of the United States of America
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Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
a government organization
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