Economy Sep 27 Why trade jobs are unpopular, and how low-wage workers can get better opportunities By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis
Economy Aug 25 Watch 8:27 How apprenticeships can bridge the employment gap for workers without college degrees Because of the pandemic, millions of lost jobs in the U.S. are not filled yet. While there are reports of labor shortages in many sectors, a large percentage of workers say they are looking for a new job. For some… By Paul Solman
Nation Jul 26 Watch 7:43 The manufacturing sector needs workers. Training high schoolers could help fill that void Even as the U.S. labor picture improves, the manufacturing sector is still struggling with a shortage of workers and raw materials. An analysis by Deloitte found that over two million manufacturing jobs will be unfilled through 2030. Economic correspondent Paul… By Paul Solman
Economy Jul 01 Watch 8:58 A tech apprenticeship program helping middle America find jobs without college Even before the pandemic sent shock waves through the U.S economy, innovation had always been a key to success in business. As part of our "Work Shift" series, economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at one businessman whose determination to locate… By Paul Solman
Economy Mar 18 Watch 8:11 As nationwide unemployment grows, Rhode Island steps in to help residents find work This week marked the 52nd straight week of high unemployment claims, with numbers rising as more than a million people filed for state and emergency federal unemployment benefits across the country. One state, Rhode Island, is working to reverse that… By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis
Mar 12 Watch 6:24 Black Americans and women continue to face discrimination in skilled trades By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis The winter storms that devastated Texas last month led to a major water crisis. But for weeks afterward, there weren't enough plumbers to help customers with the damage. All of this underscores the need for more of these skilled workers. Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 8:35 With millions looking for work, stigmas create a dearth of skilled tradespeople By Paul Solman Jobless claims were high again this past week with more than 860,000 people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time. Millions of people are still looking for work, but some employers say they can't find enough skilled workers for… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 7:08 Despite rising salaries, the skilled-labor shortage is getting worse There's a shortage of skilled tradespeople throughout the American economy, and it is a persistent problem that started well before the pandemic. But what's behind that gap and what can be done? Paul Solman reports for our series, "Work Shift",… Continue watching