Employment Facts
In-depth reporting on trades careers, construction labor markets, apprenticeship programs, and the workforce data behind the headlines.
The landscaping industry employs more than 1.4 million workers and is growing at 6.5% annually — but firms are struggling to find enough people to fill the jobs.
The construction industry faces its most severe workforce gap in a generation. The data shows why — and what it means for workers considering a career in the trades.
Registered apprenticeship programs offer a debt-free path to a skilled trades career. Here's how they work, what they pay, and where to find them.
Pool and spa installation is one of the fastest-growing trades in the country. Here's how the career ladder works — and what it pays at every rung.
After decades of decline, enrollment in career and technical education programs is rising. New labor market data reveals the economic forces driving the shift.
