Opportunities in Apprenticeship: Research and Statistics Department of Iowa Department of Job Service, August 1976

(1976) Opportunities in Apprenticeship: Research and Statistics Department of Iowa Department of Job Service, August 1976. Iowa Workforce Development

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Abstract

In 1970, there were about 10.2 million skilled workers in the United States. More than half of these workers were employed in two broad occupational groups - construction craftsmen and mechanics and repairers~ Although skilled workers are employed in almost every branch of industry, more than three-fifths work in manufacturing and construction. About 9 out of every 10 skilled workers are employed by private firms; others are self-employed or work for Federal, State or local governments. The building trades have a fairly high percentage of self-employed craftsmen. As might be expected, the skilled work force is concentrated in the highly populated and industrialized states. Job opportunities, however, are found everywhere.