Stories Tagged as
Skilled workers
Where are all the construction tradeswomen?
Aug 17, 2021
Despite steady progress toward gender equality in other fields, women still make up only a small percentage of construction workers.
There's a mismatch between jobs that are open and workers searching
Jun 4, 2021
Some unemployed workers may need new skills and training for jobs that are in high demand.
Commercial construction faces a rocky year but skilled workers are still needed
Apr 20, 2021
Study shows commercial construction employment is still down about 5% from before the pandemic.
One company president says he's in the middle of a "skilled-worker bidding war"
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 28, 2020
In this tight labor market, wages are going up in the barge business.
Companies say they want more skilled workers. What's a "skilled worker?"
by
Nova Safo
Dec 19, 2019
Well, it depends on what sort of job is looking for them.
Changes touted to make H-1B visa applications easier
by
Andy Uhler
Mar 22, 2019
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service this week announced some changes to the visa program for highly-skilled foreigners who fill U.S. jobs in technology, science, engineering and other fields. These changes are supposed to make the process of applying for H-1B work permits easier. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Georgia embraces Germany’s apprenticeship model
Jan 26, 2018
Manufacturers are worried they will not have enough skilled workers in the future, so they have started to create apprenticeship programs to train high school students.
For public good, not for profit.
My Economy: Making close to six figures as an intern
May 15, 2017
As a PhD student, David Kuhns found an "internship" that matched his skills.
Los Angeles is still the largest manufacturing hub in the country, but it lacks a skilled labor force
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Oct 28, 2016
Goldbrecht Systems USA makes over-sized windows and advanced sliding glass doors in Culver City, CA.
Not enough skilled factory workers — really?
Oct 7, 2016
Manufacturers complain of a rising "skills gap" among job applicants that is hampering their ability to grow and improve productivity.