generation in the trades during the housing downturn. From
workers in the trades leaving the state and relocating to where
building was taking place, to construction trades programs
being eliminated, it all added up to a labor shortage.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It is our hope
that the graphic below shows you the opportunities, and
need, available to you TODAY in residential construction. With
a majority of licensed builders at, or near, retirement age, it is
imperative that we build the next generation of skilled laborers
to keep the American Dream alive and attainable.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there
will be roughly 48,492 veterans under the age of 40 who will
be residing in the state of Michigan by September 2025. They
are also projecting for the same timeframe, 151,342 veterans
ages 40-64 will be residing in the state of Michigan. When you
compare those numbers to the age of licensed builders in the
state of Michigan, you can see the immediate demand needed
for individuals in skilled trades.