About Employment Facts
The New American Success Story Starts Here
We believe a four-year degree is one path — not the only path. Employment Facts exists to give workers, students, and career-changers the data they need to make confident decisions about trades and construction careers.
Our Mission
Employment Facts was founded on a simple premise: the labor market data that shapes careers is publicly available, but it's buried in government reports, industry surveys, and academic studies that most people never read.
We translate that data into clear, honest journalism. No hype, no agenda — just the numbers, in context, with the sources cited. Our goal is to help readers understand what the trades actually pay, what the demand actually looks like, and what it actually takes to build a career with your hands.
The skilled trades face a generational shortage. We think part of the solution is better information — and that's what we're here to provide.
Editorial Standards
Every statistic we publish is sourced. Every claim is checked. Here's how we work:
Primary Sources Only
We cite Bureau of Labor Statistics data, industry association reports, and peer-reviewed research. We do not republish press releases or unverified claims.
Data in Context
A number without context is just noise. We explain methodology, sample sizes, and limitations so readers can evaluate the data themselves.
No Sponsored Content
Our editorial is independent. We do not accept payment for coverage, and advertisers have no influence over our reporting.
Corrections Policy
When we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and transparently. Corrections are noted in the article with the date of the update.
The Team
Marcus Webb
Editor in Chief
Marcus spent 12 years covering workforce development and labor economics before launching Employment Facts. He holds a journalism degree from Northwestern and has reported for regional business publications across the Midwest.
Diana Reyes
Data Editor
Diana brings a background in applied economics and data visualization. She leads our statistical analysis and ensures every chart and figure meets our sourcing standards.
James Okafor
Senior Reporter, Trades & Construction
James spent five years as a licensed electrician before transitioning to journalism. He covers the construction trades with firsthand knowledge of what the work actually involves.
Get in Touch
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