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So, you need to hire a new employee, but you don’t have the internal resources to manage the recruitment process yourself. Or, maybe you’re a skilled worker on a short-term job that wrapped up, and now you’re looking for a new gig. In both circumstances, joining a recruitment agency is a great next step.
Did you know there’s a name for skilled tradespeople who travel for work? Some refer to them as “road warriors.” As a skilled worker taking on traveling skilled trade jobs, you’re likely always on the move. Road warriors thrive in new environments and work jobs that are typically short-term, lasting weeks or months. They seek the best skilled labor jobs that pay well and offer exciting opportunities.
According to the CDC, 1 in 5 construction workers is over 55 years old and ready to retire. But unfortunately, there aren’t enough skilled construction workers to replace them, leaving a deficit in the industry. Nearly every statistic about the construction labor force shows a significant shortage, sending employers searching for the best sites for finding construction workers.
A recent Korn Ferry report found that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled because there aren’t enough skilled people to take them. Yannick Binvel, president of Korn Ferry’s Global Industrial Markets practice, says that organizations must prioritize talent strategy, taking steps to educate, train, and upskill their existing workforces.
Employers all over the country are saying things like, “I need construction workers ASAP.” There never seems to be enough talent to go around. Why? As younger generations enter the workforce, less and less are becoming skilled workers. To make matters worse, baby boomers are steadily retiring, creating a skilled trades shortage.
Are you looking for a job as a production supervisor but want to learn more about the position before applying? In this blog, we cover everything you need to know about becoming a manufacturing supervisor:
In the trades, you can take many different career paths depending on what you like and what you’re good at. You can become an electrical technician, a construction superintendent, a millwright, a tile setter…etc. There’s a trades job for almost all interests and skill sets.