Apprenticeship Programs Remain Central to Workforce Policy Discussions
Discussions have focused on funding priorities, industry partnerships, and strategies to expand access to skilled trades careers while meeting the growing demand for infrastructure and construction.
Federal and state policymakers are actively debating the future of apprenticeship and workforce development programs as labor shortages persist across the construction industry.
Recent discussions have focused on funding priorities, industry partnerships, and strategies to expand access to skilled trades careers while meeting the growing demand for infrastructure and construction.
For SMACNA contractors, these conversations remain critical to ensuring the long-term pipeline of skilled workers needed to support future growth and project delivery.
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