The Hard Hat
Economy
A New Report Giving a Data-Driven View of Skilled Trades Across the UK
Skilled Trades Demand
Skilled trades are vital. They are the jobs that build homes, create and maintain infrastructure, keep factories running, and make things. The first section of this report looks at the scale of demand for these vital roles – both now and over the coming years. Here's a snapshot of what our data shows:
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Skilled Trades Pipeline
Knowing the demand for skilled trades workers is only part of the picture. We also need to understand whether enough people are being trained to fill these roles, and whether the talent pipeline is aligned with labour market needs. Here’s a glimpse of the data in the report comparing course completions with job openings across key skilled trades:
“If the economy were a house, skilled trades would be the foundation: they keep the economy powered, connected, and moving. Yet they remain some of the most overlooked jobs in the economy. The renewed focus on these roles is welcome, but turning that ambition into action requires data: data that shows where workers are needed, where the talent pipeline is falling short, and where investment in skills and training can make the biggest difference.”
— Elena Magrini, Head of Global Research
Skilled Trades Career Pathways
Getting people into skilled trades is only part of the challenge. We also need to understand where their skills could take them next, and how transferable skills can open up new career opportunities. Here’s one of the highlights from our report, showing the feeder and next-step occupations available to Electricians based on the skills they already have:
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