Tom Martin Interviewed by Rochester NBC Affiliate

SMACNA’s Immediate Past President talks to NBC 10 news about the value of a career in the skilled trades.

Tom Martin, SMACNA’s Immediate Past President, was interviewed by NBC 10 (Rochester, NY). Martin focused on how a career in the skilled trades can open up a wealth of opportunities for our nation’s young people and serve as a pathway to building a future without the concern of crushing student debt.

Martin’s appearance comes on the heels of the second-annual National Careers in Trades Week, where SMACNA joined with other industry stakeholders to discuss the unlimited possibilities surrounding a career in the trades.

Click here to watch the interview! 

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