Construction trades require trained workers. The amount or need for training can vary depending the specific craft. Some crafts take more time to train than others and require longer training. Training is important, as we would not want electricians or plumbers learning by the mistakes they make. Training is about life safety, faster production and better quality. This all adds up to a better future for all.
However, where do we get training and how good will the training be? Apprenticeship programs have historically been the driving force to train construction workers but with the union having less than 10 percent of marketshare, is this model of training feasible to train all the workers needed in America? The problem is exacerbated in the more highly skilled crafts. Why do some trades seem better off than others do?