Ford CEO Jim Farley warns of a national crisis as the company struggles to fill 5,000 skilled mechanic roles, despite offering $120,000 salaries. This shortage, impacting manufacturing and essential services, stems from a collapse in trade education. While Gen Z shows renewed interest in trades, rebuilding the talent pipeline will take years.Ford CEO Jim Farley warns of a national crisis as the company struggles to fill 5,000 skilled mechanic roles, despite offering $120,000 salaries. This shortage, impacting manufacturing and essential services, stems from a collapse in trade education. While Gen Z shows renewed interest in trades, rebuilding the talent pipeline will take years.
