The skills gap alarm has been sounding in the trades industry for some time now, causing companies to rethink how they structure their future business plans, and inspire people to consider a career in trades at a young age. The fact is, 3 million jobs will be vacant in 2028, which will arrive in a blink of an eye, so solutions are the main concern for many trades companies. The good thing is, the trades industry is going through its own evolution while the workforce transitions as well. There is a larger focus on advanced technology with the digital age in full force due to people wanting more convenient and efficient buildings and homes.

What this means for people entering the industry is there is a need for technologically savvy workers who not only can speak the language of technology, but are informed enough to understand how it all works. This is great news for those growing up in today’s society since technology has become part of our everyday lives.

The trades industry is adapting quickly and creating new positions to account for this evolution. Positions like the one today’s guest occupies as the Chief Digital Officer at Frontdoor. Tony Bacos has 25 years experience in advanced technologies, working at companies like Amazon where he worked on Alexa’s AI. He joins us at the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, to share his knowledge on where the trades industry is headed, and advice for young people curious about a career in trades and technology, and how to find resources to support them.

The evolution of trades is creating more opportunities for people wanting to take a nontraditional path that will earn them a hefty income at a young age. Listen in for tips from one of the leading experts in the industry on how to get involved in the early stages of what could be the new face of the skilled trades.

Topics discussed in this episode:

How Frontdoor is contributing to the SkillsUSA conference
How Frontdoor is paving the way for the evolution of trades
What is driving the skills gap in trades
Frontdoor’s investment in convenience through advanced tech
Tech trends happening now
What young people should consider when choosing a career path in trades
Bridging the gap between trades companies with tech companies
How the smart home trend is creating job opportunities
Advice for parents and teachers to help young people find their career path
The advantages of living through the digital age

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