Job prospects Construction Sheet Metal Worker in the Southeast Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Sheet metal workers in the Southeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Sheet metal workers in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology