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Organizations launch programs aimed at expanding access to specialized trades at a time when the federal government provides for greater growth than average of these jobs over the next decade.
The bls Handbook of occupational perspectivesIt includes information on about 600 occupations, says that the need for HVAC-R mechanics and installers is expected to grow by 8% and add about 40,100 openings a year until 2034. This is “much faster than the average of all occupations,” says BLS.
Electricity occupation is expected to grow by 9% during this time, with about 81,000 openings projected each year, on average, during the decade, according to BLS.
According to the data, the need for plumbers, pipefitters, steam and general maintenance and repair workers will grow by 4% in the next decade.
“It is expected that many of these openings will result from the need to replace workers who move to different occupations or leave the labor force,” says BLS.
Private sector initiatives
To help expand their pipes in these roles, organizations invest in programs that can help workers pursue qualified trades.
Last month, Schneider Electric announced a $ 100,000 investment at the Skillpointe Foundation that will $ 3,000 grants Available for people seeking training in building energy management, automation and fields related to high demand.
The Atlanta -based initiative is based on previously launched scholarship programs in Boston, Dallas and New York, Skillpointe said. “Specialized career scholarships unlock opportunities that change their lives, not only for people, but for companies and communities throughout America,” said Alvin Townley, founding executive director of the Skillpointe Foundation, in a statement.
Last month, the Home Depot Foundation announced an investment of $ 10 million to expand access to specialized shops Training, including a collaboration of $ 1 million with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to introduce younger people to career opportunities in construction shops.
Through the Foundation Path to pro The program, collaboration with BGCA launches a two -year pilot in Atlanta, Phoenix and Houston to introduce more than 1,000 children and adolescents in the races in carpentry, electric, HVAC and Plomeria, according to the Foundation. Subsidies will also support veterans who sign up for accredited commercial schools.
Despite an increasing number of jobs in specialized construction trades, only a fraction of young workers entering the labor market express interest in pursuing careers in these fields, A Harris survey launched in July was found.
“Only 38% of gene Z says specialized operations offer the best current employment opportunities” and “only 36% in accordance with specialized operations offer a faster and affordable path to a good career,” says the report.
An initiative of the Round Table of Business was also announced, directed by the Directors of Carrier and Lowe’s Focus -des in the shops In industrial and manufacture, construction and buildings, maintenance and repair and energy.
The general employment of facilities managers and administrative service positions grow by 4%, with about 36,400 openings projected at that time, according to the Occupational Manual of the Occupation of BLS.
