87% of Construction Firms Can't Fill Skilled Trade Jobs
87% of construction firms report unfilled skilled trade openings and 42% cite project delays, yet helper wages have jumped to $20–$22 an hour as stigma keeps young workers away.
Topic
Apprenticeships
Topic
Apprenticeships
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