Measuring Middle-Skills Gaps within the Finger Lakes Regional Economy

The most challenging segment of the workforce for employers to staff with talent is the skilled trades – the welders, electricians, and machinists that are so prevalent in manufacturing and construction. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Automotive Technologies, Construction Technologies, Welding, and Millwright are all skilled trades that provide a promising career path. These middle-skill occupations need an influx of new talent.

SKILLED TRADES