“We must address this issue, or we risk even greater labor shortages in the future. The Makers Index study reveals a pathway to solve this challenge: collectively, there is more we can do to make trade careers resonate with young people.”
Jim Loree, Stanley Black & Decker, CEO
Let’s Close the Gap!
85%
of young people see value
in a skilled trade career
but only
16%
are very likely to consider
such a career