DENVER (AP) — The construction industry says it’s in danger
of not having enough people to keep up with demand for building
projects, as workers age and more teens are pushed to go to college.
That worry comes after 2 million construction workers were laid off during the recession.
One
trade group, the Associated General Contractors of America, announced a
plan in Denver on Tuesday to draw more people into building trades.
That plan included establishing charter schools focused on technical
training, starting non-union apprenticeship programs and pushing for
immigration reform.
The group believes many of the laid off workers have since found work in other fields or retired.
Denver
was picked for the announcement because it has been one of the top 10
metro areas for adding new construction jobs in the past year.
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DENVER (AP) — The construction industry says it’s in danger
of not having enough people to keep up with demand for building
projects, as workers age and more teens are pushed to go to college.
That worry comes after 2 million construction workers were laid off during the recession.
One
trade group, the Associated General Contractors of America, announced a
plan in Denver on Tuesday to draw more people into building trades.
That plan included establishing charter schools focused on technical
training, starting non-union apprenticeship programs and pushing for
immigration reform.
The group believes many of the laid off workers have since found work in other fields or retired.
Denver
was picked for the announcement because it has been one of the top 10
metro areas for adding new construction jobs in the past year.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.