Sunday, July 1, 2012

Construction Workers Needed!



An article in Bloomberg Business Week, by Prashant Gopal, on page 41, in the July 2 – July 8, 2012, edition, “Arizona’s New Housing Crisis: No Workers” discusses the shortage of construction workers in Arizona. As the economy turns around, builders are trying to restart their businesses after a long slump.  “Laws aimed at curbing illegal immigration added to the shortage by pushing seasoned hands out of the state.”

As I have stated in other blogs, there are many employment opportunities for craftsmen and tradesmen.   For trained individuals, these jobs offer good wages and benefits.  Community colleges and vocational schools administrators should encourage enrollment by individuals who may or may not be college bound.  I also think that truck driving is a profession with good income and advancement potential.

What do you think?  Perhaps if more US citizens would enter these arenas the unemployment rate would go down.  Please share with readers of this blog or email me at glynjordan@gmail.com your opinion concerning careers in construction, transportation, and service industries.  

Thanks.   Glyn

No comments:

Post a Comment