Local high school students constructing house as part of new class
One local high school is giving students a new opportunity, not only to give back to their community, but to start a career before they even graduate. Read full article here.
Blue-collar jobs may help millions of unemployed Americans get back to work
“One of the benefits in the construction industry, right now, is it there is a shortage,” said Ware. “So, supply and demand dictate that all the trades are paying as much as possible to attract the talent.” Read full article here.
Blue-Collar Jobs Boom as Covid-19 Boosts Housing, E-Commerce Demand
Residential construction, package delivery and warehousing jobs exceed pre-pandemic levels, and some companies can’t find enough workers. Read full article here.