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Economic shifts draw new workers into skilled trades
Original: Changes in the economy, jobs, and education lure new blood to skilled trades like HVAC, electrical, construction, automotive and plumbing
Young people are increasingly turning to skilled trades such as HVAC, electrical work, construction, automotive repair and plumbing. Reporting from Charlottesville, Virginia, points to changes in the economy, the job market and education — including rising college costs and demand for hands-on work — as the main forces drawing fresh talent into these careers, with employers and educators taking notice.
Why now: Rising college costs, labour shortages and strong wages in trades make this a timely workforce story.
C-VILLE WeeklyCharlottesville, Virginiaskilled trades sector
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- Changes in the economy, jobs, and education lure new blood to skilled trades like HVAC, electrical, construction, automotive and plumbing · C-VILLE Weekly
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