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Why is it so Tough to Hire in the Skilled Trades Right Now?

Hiring is tough right now—especially in the skilled trades. An increasing number of skilled jobs are vacant, and businesses report that they are struggling to find workers to fill them. So what’s going on? Tradespeople are vital to some the country’s most critical industries, including construction, mining, manufacturing, and energy. Without a pipeline of qualified…

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