Twelve skilled trades vacancies were open when we checked them on 7 November 2026, from a substation electrician post in Zurich to a hospital plumbing job in rural New South Wales. For the boards, licensing routes and pay data behind these ads, see our guide to skilled trades jobs abroad. The list covers ten countries … Read more
Electricians, plumbers and welders are among the workers most in demand across Europe, and the shortage is wide rather than local. In the European Labour Authority’s 2025 shortage report, 21 of 28 EURES countries listed building electricians as a shortage occupation, more than any other job, and 20 listed plumbers and pipe fitters, according to … Read more
Most people picture the green economy as a place for engineers and environmental scientists. That assumption is wrong, and it is costing people who could be working in it. According to the IRENA-ILO Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review published in January 2026, global renewable energy employment reached 16.6 million jobs in 2024. The majority … Read more