A Perfect Storm of Demographic Changes Are Fueling the Workforce Shortage Locally and Beyond

A perfect storm of demographic changes are fueling the workforce shortage locally and beyond

FARGO — Declining birth rates, tepid labor force participation and an aging population are culminating in a perfect storm of demographic challenges facing employers today. That's according to Josh Wright, head of growth at Lightcast, a firm that specializes in analyzing labor market data gleaned from online job postings and elsewhere. Wright delivered the keynote speech at the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation's Regional Da…

Investing in People: Gotion Illinois Supports Graduates of Local Workforce Development Program - PressReach

Partnership with Calumet Area Industrial Commission prepares area residents for skills needed for modern manufacturing jobs MANTENO, Ill., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gotion Illinois, a global innovator in next-generation energy storage and batteries, welcomed 15 newly trained area residents to its manufacturing facility in Manteno. They are the first graduating class in a unique partnership that confirms Gotion’s commitment to local hiring. Th…