The resolution introduced in the Wisconsin State Legislature designates May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin. It highlights the significance of the construction industry and the skilled trades, which provide critical, high-paying jobs that are in high demand and cannot be outsourced. The resolution notes the aging workforce in the construction sector, with over a quarter of workers being over 55 years old, and emphasizes the need for an estimated half million additional workers in 2025.

Additionally, the resolution recognizes Wisconsin's long-standing commitment to apprenticeship programs, including the nation's oldest registered apprenticeship program and the pioneering Youth Apprenticeship initiative. It points out the state's investments in these programs, which have resulted in record-high participation rates, with over 17,000 apprentices and nearly 10,000 youth apprentices in the previous year. The resolution aims to raise awareness of the essential contributions of skilled tradespeople to society and the economy.