Workforce Issue: Infrastructure WorkForce is Silver

What is happening? Data says the infrastructure workforce is retiring more than it is hiring, so they call it a silver workforce. 17 Million will retire in the next 10 years. It’s a problem because 2022, 16.6 million people were employed in the sector in 2022. 11% of infrastructure workers are 24 years or younger. 

Why is this important? The jobs pay well but there’s no allure for the jobs. “Kids these days.” Statistically this sector is 80% male and it is very white. The tune sounds like if you want infrastructure workers, it’s time for some Diversity Equality and Inclusion.

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