Manufacturing and construction are hiring — but there aren't enough people trained to fill the jobs
Publishing timestamp: 2024-02-02 15:55:46
Summary
The article discusses the challenges faced by U.S. manufacturing and construction companies in finding skilled workers. It highlights the shortage of workers in these industries and the need for specialized training. The article also mentions Ample, a company working on EV battery-swapping technology, and their efforts to recruit and train workers. It discusses the broader issues in the manufacturing and construction sectors, including the projected number of jobs that need to be filled and the impact of federal funding on these industries. The article concludes by mentioning the efforts to bring on younger workers and train them for these industries, including initiatives in high schools.
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Keywords: building construction, jobs, uber technologies inc, tradesman, primary and secondary education, technology, u.s. economy, business news, stellantis nv,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/02/jobs-report-manufacturing-and-construction-sectors-are-hiring.html