Demand from the aerospace and fossil fuel industries in particular are driving a need for the Island to expand its engineering and manufacturing sector.
Skilled, qualified workers are also required to replace those retiring over the coming years.
Adrian Harrison is the engineering sector skills champion within the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce.
He says plans to at the very least treble the 12 apprenticeship schemes currently available annually are vital:
Isle of Man Medical Society welcomes health review, saying it's 'time to listen to doctors'
MIAA finds health and care model 'not operating as well as originally intended'
MHK: Minister should resign if he disagrees with minimum wage policy
Lawrie Hooper says it's 'laughable' that Treasury feels bound by Tynwald vote
Manx farmer 'delighted' but aware 'far from out of the woods'
On Friday, Milan Veterinary Practice announced it will continue farm services from 1 December.
Charity appealing for public to donate toys
Salvation Army received almost 500 gifts last year
Chance to see the Leonid meteor shower tonight
It will be seen from the Northern and Southern hemispheres