The status of the country's skilled trades workforce

What happened

State leaders have emphasized the importance of trade skills to prepare young people for careers outside traditional higher education, as nearly 1/4 of current tradespeople are expected to retire soon.

Timeline

1. Sep 30, 2:24 PM KSL's Inside Sources The status of the country's skilled trades workforce
2. Sep 30, 4:00 PM KSL News (YouTube) The status of the country's skilled trades workforce

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