WebinarTuesday, September 22, 2026
The Skilled Trades, Defined and Aligned
Key Topics
Learn which 135 occupations make up the skilled trades (and the criteria we use to define them).
See what a consistent definition reveals about demand, shortages, wages, and talent pipelines.
Use a shared skilled trades framework to guide workforce planning, training, hiring, and investment.
The Skilled Trades, Defined and Aligned
For years, the skilled trades have lacked a clear, consistent definition. That has made it harder to measure the workforce, compare needs across regions, and align decisions about training, hiring, and investment.
Lightcast has created a practical definition covering 135 skilled trade occupations. In this webinar, we’ll show how that framework creates a clearer view of the skilled trades and helps organizations identify where demand is growing, where talent is scarce, and where action is needed.
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