America needs skilled workers — but welding companies say finding them is becoming increasingly difficult.
Welding has long been considered one of the trades where people can build a solid career without following the traditional four-year college path. But today, some employers are struggling to find enough qualified welders to fill open positions. An aging workforce, training requirements, demanding working conditions, and changing career preferences are all part of a much bigger conversation about the future of skilled trades.
In this video, we’re looking at why welding companies are struggling to find workers, what’s happening to the skilled-trades workforce, and what it could mean for industries that depend on welders every single day.
Where will the next generation of skilled workers come from?
