Workforce Planning Hamilton began its investigation into skilled trade shortages in 2017 as it recognized the signs of a tightening labour market and evidence of emerging skills gaps.
The story continues in 2020 with evidence of heightened apprehension among employers about a looming
“hiring crisis”
and this became apparent as a WPH research team began interviewing over 100 employers for a skilled trades study:
Under Pressure 2.0
.
WPH’s most recent skilled trades research reveals worrying workforce trends.
Under Pressure 2.0 report will be distributed at our Skilled Trades forum and we invite local skilled trades stakeholders to join us in the conversation about what we can do to avert a potential hiring crisis in Hamilton’s skilled trades.
If you have similar concerns and would like to join in the conversation, register below.
