https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-ceo-sounds-skilled-worker-alarm-as-young-technicians-tout-less-debt-job-securityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-ceo-sounds-skilled-worker-alarm-as-young-technicians-tout-less-debt-job-securityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ford-ceo-sounds-skilled-worker-alarm-as-young-technicians-tout-less-debt-job-security#u98567Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:20:50 +0000Ford Motor Company leadership warns that the United States faces a severe shortage of trade workers, requiring approximately 1.7 million skilled trades openings filled annually through 2035. Speaking in Detroit at Ford's Accelerate event, CEO Jim Farley stated that the nation has underinvested in essential economic sectors like manufacturing, construction, energy, and transportation compared to global rivals. Meanwhile, young technicians are increasingly drawn to these careers because they offer job security and lower debt compared to traditional four-year college paths. Observers note th