Delaware County Community College ramps up welding program as demand for skilled workers grows

Welding coordinator Patrick Dougherty said the role demands a unique skill set. "It's hard to find welding instructors because they have two unique capabilities required," Dougher ...

Our immigration system should focus on economic growth, not short-term political gain

The stakes are high. Done right, immigration fuels innovation, fills genuine skill shortages and underpins long-term ...

The rise of the “new-collar” workforce

This growing sector of workers is part of the “new-collar” workforce—a class of skilled professionals who blend technical ...

Ford CEO Jim Farley says skilled labor shortage holds back 'made in America' ambitions

CEO Jim Farley is bullish on President Trump's drive for more US-made products. However, there might not be enough skilled workers to service the spike in demand, let alone build the new plants. "That ...

Skilled and low-wage employees most vulnerable to globalization, finds study

Globalization does not affect all workers equally. The sector in which people work has a lot to do with it, but it is not the ...

As the US tightens restrictions on foreign workers, the rest of the world scrambles to lure top talent

From Canada to South Korea, the world is racing to attract the best and brightest as the Trump administration cracks down on ...

The blockages to attracting highly skilled workers to the UK

The first is the sheer cost of coming to the UK. While Trump’s threatened $100,000 H-1B fee has spread panic across Silicon Valley, UK employers who hire skilled workers through the main visa route ...