Recession lay-offs of skilled craftsmen created gaps in the construction labor force that are poised to get even wider in coming years as older workers retire. That creates two problems: a larger skilled labor shortage and a lack of experienced workers to pass on their knowledge.
One answer, according to a feature article at ConstructionDive.com, may come from high school technical training programs. The programs are free to high school students and boast of high placement rates.
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