Bosch Tools Construction Trade Skills Gap Infographic

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WHAT’S CAUSING THE SKILLS GAP? The post-graduation plans for high school students are not aligning with current job availability. 28 % Entering a 4-year college 32 % Entering an associate’s degree or advanced training program Will lack the skills needed for employment 10 % 30 % Dropping out of the system before completing high school POST-GRADUATION PLANS 20 % Require minimum skills or employment 15 % Require a 4-year degree 65 % Require an associate’s degree or advanced training CURRENT JOB AVAILABILITY VS VS VS HOW AGING WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE A GAP How Employers Believe the Skills Gap Will Affect Their Businesses Reduced ability to serve clients 43 % Reduced competitiveness/productivity 43 % Increased employee turnover 32 % Lower employee engagement/morale 32 % Higher compensation costs 32 % Reduced innovation/creativity 22 % SKILLED TRADE WORKERS TECHNICIANS SKILLED ENGINEERS IT’S ALREADY HAPPENING The hardest jobs to fill over the last 10 years: The hardest jobs to fill in 2015 alone: MACHINISTS LABORERS MECHANICS Feel that it will hinder their ability to implement new technologies and increase productivity Of companies surveyed on the topic believe that this skills gap is going to affect their ability to meet customer demand 82 % 78 % 21 % of skilled workers are age 55 or older. 29 % of skilled workers are between the ages of 45-54. Industry estimates predict that there will be a shortage of 1.6 million workers by the year 2020. 6 M 4.5 M The number of U.S. commercial construction workers in 2008 The number of U.S. commercial construction workers in 2015 THAT’S A 25 % DECREASE 25 % WE’RE GETTING IN ON THE ACTION To date, the Bosch Community Fund has donated more than $1.5 million to support STEM, eco-STEM and technical college programs in 17 U.S. communities. Tools have also been donated to help high schools with their shop programs. As a sponsor and content provider to BeThePro.com, Bosch provides support to help tradesmen guide and mentor students, learn about job shadowing and fellowship opportunities, and explore options for educational classes and trade school recommendations. This annual competition aids the development of America’s skilled workforce. Bosch is an official and financial partner that donates tools and thousands of dollars yearly in support. Through live in-person sessions at the Bosch Power Tour and supplemental online training, Bosch helps educate both current and prospective tradesmen on construction safety, proper tool use and much more. FIXING THE SKILLS GAP Through the right educational programs, we can help to ensure that there are enough skilled workers to meet the demand for them. Training Partnerships Manufacturers and educators working together to create training programs for students 2-Year Colleges/ Trade Schools Outreach to encourage more students to attend institutions where they learn specific trade skills Mentorship Programs Pairing individual students with skilled workers to learn about specific trades Apprenticeships Students working on-site with skilled workers to learn their chosen trade COMMUNITY FUND POWER TOUR BRIDGING THE SKILLS GAP The skills gap can be fixed, but first, let’s dive into the facts.* Over the last 30 years, industries that employ skilled workers have seen a sharp decline in the supply of qualified employees. Today, almost half of all general contractors in the U.S. are concerned about a shortage of skilled craft workers due to a lack of knowledge and experience. Compiled by Bosch Tools, a market-leading innovator in power tools and accessories dedicated to enhancing safety and productivity for construction workers. www.boschtools.com ©2016 Robert Bosch Tool Corporation *Sources: www.workforceunderconstruction.com/featured/the-skilled-labor-shortage-from-4-perspectives/ www.SkillsUSA.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SkillsUSA-Annual-Report-FY14.pdf www.AdeccoUSA.com/employers/resources/Pages/skilled-trades-in-demand.aspx Workforce 2020: Work and Workers in the 21st Century www.ManPowerGroup.us/campaigns/talent-shortage-2015/ www.BLS.gov/opub/mlr/2013/article/occupational-employment-projections-to-2022.htm

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WHAT’S CAUSING THE SKILLS GAP?

The post-graduation plans for high school students are not aligning with current job availability.

28% Entering a 4-year college

32% Entering an associate’s degree or advanced

training program

Will lack the skills needed for employment 10%

30% Dropping out of the system before

completing high school

POST-GRADUATION PLANS

20%

Require minimum skills or employment15%

Require a 4-year degree

65% Require an associate’s degree or advanced training

CURRENT JOB AVAILABILITY

VS

VS

VS

HOW AGING WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE A GAP

How Employers Believe the Skills Gap Will Affect Their Businesses

Reduced ability to serve clients 43%

Reduced competitiveness/productivity 43%

Increased employee turnover 32%

Lower employee engagement/morale 32%

Higher compensation costs 32%

Reduced innovation/creativity 22%

SKILLED TRADE WORKERS TECHNICIANSSKILLED

ENGINEERS

IT’S ALREADY HAPPENINGThe hardest jobs to fill over the last 10 years:

The hardest jobs to fill in 2015 alone:

MACHINISTS LABORERSMECHANICS

Feel that it will hinder their ability to implement new technologies

and increase productivity

Of companies surveyed on the topic believe that this skills gap is going to affect

their ability to meet customer demand

82% 78%

21%of skilled workers are

age 55 or older.

29%of skilled workers are

between the ages of 45-54.

Industry estimates predict that there will be a shortage of 1.6 million workers by the year 2020.

6M 4.5MThe number of U.S.

commercial construction workers in 2008

The number of U.S. commercial construction

workers in 2015

THAT’S A 25% DECREASE

25%

WE’RE GETTING IN ON THE ACTION

To date, the Bosch Community Fund has donated more than $1.5 million to support STEM, eco-STEM and

technical college programs in 17 U.S. communities. Tools have also been donated to help high schools with

their shop programs.

As a sponsor and content provider to BeThePro.com, Bosch provides support to help tradesmen guide

and mentor students, learn about job shadowing and fellowship opportunities, and explore options for

educational classes and trade school recommendations.

This annual competition aids the development of America’s skilled workforce. Bosch is an official and

financial partner that donates tools and thousands of dollars yearly in support.

Through live in-person sessions at the Bosch Power Tour and supplemental online training, Bosch helps educate both current and prospective tradesmen on construction safety, proper tool use and much more.

FIXING THE SKILLS GAPThrough the right educational programs, we can help to ensure that

there are enough skilled workers to meet the demand for them.

Training PartnershipsManufacturers and educators

working together to create training programs for students

2-Year Colleges/ Trade Schools

Outreach to encourage more students to attend

institutions where they learn specific trade skills

Mentorship ProgramsPairing individual students with

skilled workers to learn about specific trades

ApprenticeshipsStudents working on-site with skilled workers to learn their

chosen trade

COMMUNITY FUND POWER TOUR

BRIDGING THE SKILLS GAP

The skills gap can be fixed, but first, let’s dive into the facts.*

Over the last 30 years, industries that employ skilled workers have seen a sharp decline in the supply of qualified employees. Today, almost half of all general contractors in the U.S. are concerned about a shortage of skilled craft workers due to a lack of knowledge and experience.

Compiled by Bosch Tools, a market-leading innovator in power tools and accessories dedicated to enhancing safety and productivity for construction workers. www.boschtools.com

©2016 Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

*Sources: www.workforceunderconstruction.com/featured/the-skilled-labor-shortage-from-4-perspectives/

www.SkillsUSA.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SkillsUSA-Annual-Report-FY14.pdf

www.AdeccoUSA.com/employers/resources/Pages/skilled-trades-in-demand.aspx

Workforce 2020: Work and Workers in the 21st Century

www.ManPowerGroup.us/campaigns/talent-shortage-2015/

www.BLS.gov/opub/mlr/2013/article/occupational-employment-projections-to-2022.htm