Talent Acquisition

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Diverse group of young people learning and working in skilled trades, symbolizing the urgent need for new talent in the industry.

Skilled Trades Need 2.1 Million Workers by 2030. Attracting Talent in 2026 is Key.

Last year, nearly 600,000 jobs were posted for major skilled trades positions, yet only about 150,000 new workers entered the labor pool through apprenticeship programs.

Ben Foster·July 16, 2026

Futuristic Global Capability Center office with professionals analyzing financial data and automation workflows on a holographic display.

Industry

Key trends reshape global capability centers in 2026

In the first half of calendar year 2026, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) hired between 13,000 to 17,000 Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) roles, according to ETCFO .

Rick Donovan·July 15, 2026

An empty woodworking shop with tools, symbolizing a skills shortage and the concern for the future of craftsmanship.

Trades

Woodworking skills shortage threatens future projects

In 2023, hiring a single worker in the woodworking industry required 32% more job postings than in 2019, according to TradeandIndustryDev .

Scott Ramirez·July 14, 2026