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

Explore The Trades Video

Questions?

Questions For Discussion

• How many of you are considering a four-year degree?

• How many of you have taken an industrial tech class?

• How many of you want to own your own business?

• How many of you are considering vocational school after high school?