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, which is a major sector in the nation, and emphasizes the critical roles that skilled tradespeople play in high-demand, well-paying jobs that cannot be outsourced. The resolution notes the aging workforce in the construction industry, with over a quarter of workers being over 55 years old, and underscores the need for an estimated half a million additional workers in 2025 to meet industry demands.

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 apprenticeship incentives and reforms that have led to record-high participation in these programs, with over 17,000 registered apprentices and nearly 10,000 youth apprentices in the previous year. The resolution aims to raise awareness of the vital contributions of skilled tradespeople to society and the economy.