Amid a 439,000-worker shortfall and 306,000 open jobs, the construction industry is widening its talent pipeline to a historically underrepresented group: women. While the sector remains male-dominated, women’s presence—and pay—are rising. In the 2025 edition of their Best-Paying States for Women in Construction report, researchers at Construction Coverage analyzed the newest Census Bureau and BEA data to identify where women are earning the most in construction, adjusted for cost of living differences, and the states with the highest female employment shares.
America’s factories are gearing up for a revival—but just how many jobs this new wave of investment will create remains uncertain, with employment forecasts ranging from as few as 110,000 to as many as 3.8 million over the next decade. With projects making national headlines—such as Samsung’s $17 billion semiconductor plant and Tesla’s expansion in Texas, major EV investments in Georgia, and Micron’s growth in Idaho—it’s clear manufacturing employment will rise, though these gains will vary widely from state to state. A new analysis from ETQ highlights the U.S. states projected to see the most growth in manufacturing jobs over the next decade, analyzing the latest workforce projections from 49 state labor departments.
(The Center Square) — New Hampshire ranks last in the nation for higher education funding, according to a new report, which said the lack of financial support for college students could impact the state's economy.
Recent immigration enforcement efforts—including those that may impact even naturalized citizens—are raising new concerns for industries that rely heavily on immigrant labor. One of the most affected is hospitality: foreign-born workers make up more than 31% of hotel employees nationwide, and more than double that in some metropolitan areas. A new analysis from Luxury Link identifies which states and metros depend most on foreign-born hotel workers, utilizing the latest Census Bureau data to highlight the locations and roles most at risk amid tightening enforcement.
Amid rising college costs and growing concerns about white-collar job automation, more young Americans are turning to the skilled trades—drawn by strong wages, faster training paths, and better job security than most careers: employment in the sector is set to grow nearly 40% faster than the average for all jobs over the next decade. In the 2025 edition of their Best-Paying Construction Jobs report, researchers at Construction Coverage analyzed the latest BLS data to reveal the construction occupations commanding the highest wages, the states with the best pay for workers, and the jobs projected to grow fastest in the coming years.
President Donald Trump’s deportation plans could cost nearly 6 million jobs, according to an analysis released Thursday. If successful, Trump’s goal of deporting 4 million people over four years will cost jobs held by both immigrants and U.S.-born workers, according to the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute. EPI’s analysis found California, Florida, New York, and Texas […]
LACONIA — An update to the city’s master plan could happen as soon as next year, councilors learned at their meeting Tuesday night.
LACONIA — There’s a housing shortage in the Lakes Region and a workforce shortage here, too.
The lingering effects of COVID-19 have driven an estimated 4,000 people out of New Hampshire’s workforce and led around 5,300 more to reduce t…