Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Approximately 2.1 million manufacturing jobs are projected to remain unfilled by 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Changes in energy and industrial systems offer opportunities to create jobs, expand access and support economic development, building on successful examples such as the emergence of EV manufacturing hubs in Thailand and Viet Nam. IEA
• [New] 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could remain unfilled by 2030 due to the skills gap. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Beyond Zero Emissions modelling found that capturing just 30 to 40% of key supply chains of critical clean energy technologies through domestic manufacturing could generate more than $215 billion in revenue and create 53,000 jobs by 2035. https://www.facebook.com/TheNewDaily/
• 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030, with potential economic costs reaching $1 trillion annually. Elsner
• 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030, driven by the digital transformation of agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Orange
• The U.S. manufacturing sector alone could face as many as 1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2033 if workforce shortages persist. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• The Offshore Wind Industry Council's 2024 Industrial Growth Plan outlines pathways to triple manufacturing capacity by 2035, while the Clean Industry Bonus and Sustainable Industry Rewards incentivize domestic content and jobs creation. Green Fuel Journal
• Investment commitments for new factories will reverse the recent decline in manufacturing jobs and that consumer activity will improve dramatically as people receive increased tax refunds in 2027. KRGV
• US Forged Rings will develop a steel manufacturing campus in Hertford County, creating 625 jobs in its first two phases. Business Facilities Magazine
• More than two million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by the end of this decade. SACA
• Total US employment is projected to grow by 4.7 million jobs between 2024 and 2026, yet employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology continue to report acute difficulty filling open roles. Qureos

Last updated: 19 July 2026