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Skilled trades draw more workers as economy shifts

Original: Trading Up: skilled trades beckon more workers in changing economy

Skilled trades such as electrical work, plumbing and construction are attracting more workers as the economy changes, according to coverage by public radio outlet WVTF. The report points to rising demand for hands-on trades as workers weigh alternatives to four-year degrees, with employers in shortage occupations seeking new talent.

Why now: Ongoing concerns about labor shortages, college costs and the value of vocational careers keep skilled trades in the news.

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