Future Trends in Workforce Development for Trade Industry
Explore challenges and solutions in technician recruitment, leveraging technology, state funding for apprenticeships, and competency-based career development opportunities in the trade industry. Discover the impact of technology on operator and technician development and key success factors for workforce training. Contact Jason Nelson for more information.
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Innovation in Workforce Development Elevating The Industry For The Future Trade Workforce Workforce Development
Agenda Discuss the challenges in technician and operator recruitment and retention. Discuss if technology helps solve the problem. Discuss leveraging state government funding for apprenticeships. Discuss the importance of having competency-based career development opportunities.
The Need Expected Growth Operator- 2022 report expects 5% or approximately 50800 openings per year growth rate through 2031. (1) Technicians- 2025 report expects 3% or approximately 25,600 openings per year growth for the next decade. (2) Skills Gap Education Level- High school education or equivalent Recruitment Strong competition among varying fields Competition
Does Technology Help? How does AI influence future operator and technician development? The future is not about replacing workers with technology. It s about empowering them with skills for an evolving industry.
Key to Success-Collaboration Technical School/Industry Partnerships State and local governments can offer funding through local technical colleges for operator/technician development OEM support Apprenticeship and Mentorship Programs Pass down knowledge from experienced workers Career Path Opportunities Employer-backed certifications Clear career pathways for workers
The best time to start training people was three years ago. The next best time is now. Ritchie Monteith- Talent and Development Manager, Blanchard
Best Practices Attract the best talent Create a learning eco-system Embed learning Reimagine your pipeline that energizes your current workforce Create clear paths for development
Contact Information Jason Nelson Email: jnelson@blanchardmachinery.com Phone: 803-605-6816
Sources 1. https://heavyequipmentcollege.edu/are-heavy-equipment- operators-in-demand/ 2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and- repair/diesel-service-technicians-and- mechanics.htm (visited February 07, 2025).
3. https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/5-ways-to-build- elite-blue-collar-workforce-focus-lifelong-learning-not-just-skills
