With the need for construction labor near an all-time high, millennials who came of age as the home building industry crashed see residential construction trades as unstable, risky, and low-paying. In this special report, BUILDER magazine takes a look at how the construction industry is taking steps to convince young workers that construction jobs actually pay better than most other industries (entry-level residential construction workers make anywhere from $12 to $20 per hour, which can easily double or triple within three years), and at how the industry is attempting to attract and train new workers.
Trade Schools Look to Attract Young Workers
