Skilled Trades Workforce Planning Checklist

Are You Prepared for the Next 5 Years of Workforce Change?
This assessment will help you Identify how prepared your team is currently for future impacts in the workforce. Your results will be immediately available following the completion of the assessment.

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For Each Section, Check any question that you can answer confidently:

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Workforce Visability

Do you have a clear understanding of your current workforce age distribution?

Have you identified roles at risk due to retirement in the next 3–5 years?

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Pipeline Strength

Do you have an active pipeline of skilled trades candidates (not just open reqs)?

Are you connected to local training programs, trade schools, or apprenticeships?

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Hiring Strategy Alignment

Are your pay rates and benefits aligned with today’s market expectations?

Are you open to contract, contract-to-hire, or flexible staffing models?

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Time-to-Hire & Process Efficiency

Is your hiring process streamlined to avoid losing qualified candidates?

Are you able to make timely, competitive offers?

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Retention & Workforce Stability

Do you have a plan to retain and upskill your current workforce?

Are you creating clear growth paths for skilled trades employees?