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Exhausted biomedical technician in a dimly lit hospital corridor, facing an inactive MRI machine, symbolizing the impact of burnout on healthcare infrastructure.
Industry

Healthcare burnout trends affecting skilled trades workforce

A major metropolitan hospital recently faced a week-long delay in repairing its critical MRI machine.

Ben Foster·July 2, 2026
Electricians installing wiring in a futuristic data center, highlighting the crucial role of skilled trades in supporting AI infrastructure growth.
Trades

Nvidia CEO: AI boom needs 130,000 more electricians

The United States needs 130,000 more trained electricians by 2030, just to keep pace with AI infrastructure expansion.

Rick Donovan·June 25, 2026
A dimly lit, partially constructed hospital wing with visible electrical conduits, symbolizing the skilled trades shortage impacting healthcare infrastructure.
Industry

Healthcare Industry Trends 2026: Skilled Trades Face Shortage

A major Ohio hospital delayed a new surgical wing's opening by six months.

Ben Foster·June 17, 2026
Professionals using advanced AI interfaces in a modern office, symbolizing GISI Consulting Group's growth and technology integration for future hiring.
Trades

GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 by 2026 using AI

GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 new project managers and leaders by the end of 2026, even as it aims to equip all 10,000 employees with AI tools, according to Construction Dive .

Rick Donovan·May 28, 2026
Diverse group of Latino workers collaborating on a construction project, symbolizing economic contribution and community growth in Delaware.
Services

Delaware's Latino Community Drives Economic Growth

In Sussex County, Latino residents maintain a robust labor force participation rate averaging 67.

Rick Donovan·May 6, 2026
A diverse group of young, confident skilled trades professionals, including a female plumber, an electrician, and a carpenter, standing proudly in a modern workshop, representing the '40 Under 40' recognition.
Industry

The Rise of the Trades '40 Under 40': Recognizing a New Generation of Talent

The skilled trades are seeing a major shift in how they celebrate their own, with new '40 Under 40' programs designed to recognize and empower the next generation of industry leaders.

Rick Donovan·April 2, 2026
Skilled trade workers, including electricians and pipefitters, constructing a large, modern data center, symbolizing the physical foundation of the AI revolution.
Industry

The AI Paradox: Data Shows Automation Is Boosting Demand for Skilled Trade Jobs

Contrary to fears of displacement, the AI boom is creating a surge in demand for skilled trade workers. A detailed data analysis shows why the people who build the physical world are more valuable than ever in the digital age.

Rick Donovan·March 31, 2026