[VIDEO] Beat Labor Shortages by Changing the Way You Find Workers

Bradley University construction professor talks about how contractors supporting vocational education programs can help solve their labor challenges

Jan 19, 2017

Kristy Wolf from Bradley University stresses the need for vocational education programs. Funding cuts mean contractors and trade associations will reap the benefits if they can help educate millennials.

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