Television, unless it is available to stream via Hulu, Netflix or HBO Go, isn't something I watch much of. CBS apparently aired an impressive program highlighting the impact of the skilled labor shortage on the construction industry, and the resulting impact on the rest of our economy and infrastructure. Here's an excerpt: America's economy has … Continue reading CBS on the impact of the skilled labor shortage on homebuilders, and the economy
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More skilled craftsman retiring and taking their skills with them
Skilled labor shortages affect more than just the construction industry. As craftsmen in various trades and industries from the Baby-Boomer generation retire or change professions, there aren't too many younger apprentices to train or to otherwise transfer that knowledge. The brain drain could have drastic impacts on modern conveniences that most of us take for granted. Case … Continue reading More skilled craftsman retiring and taking their skills with them
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