Trade jobs across the country are projected to have 25% vacancy by 2030. What happens if we fail to close the gap in the East North Central area of the United States, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana?
- Regional Economic Impact of the Projected Gap: $41 Billion
- Trade Jobs to be Open Regionally by 2030: 158,632
- Tax Revenues Lost due to Job Openings in the East North Central area alone: $9 Billion
Projected Skilled Worker Gap in East North Central United States by State

25% Of Trades Jobs Researched Projected to be Open By 2030
Rebuilding America: Reviving The Trades and The Economy – The Backbone of the Nation
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