What if the labor shortage isn’t the problem?
What if it’s a symptom of something deeper?
The Skilled Project is an independent media platform for the people building America.
Through investigative reporting, expert analysis, field notes, and podcast conversations, we explore the hidden forces shaping America’s skilled workforce.
Along the way, we’ll share:
Stories from workers across the industry
Research and data challenging conventional wisdom
Field notes from workforce programs and job sites
Conversations with leaders trying new approaches
Investigations into the barriers affecting retention, mobility, mental health, culture, and access
Emerging solutions worth paying attention to
If you’re interested in the future of skilled work, workforce development, construction, education, economic mobility, and the systems shaping opportunity in America, you’re in the right place.
Because the people building America deserve better.
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