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Amber Burton, Paolo Confino

RARE PHOTOS: Lowe s next home improvement project training workers in skilled trades | Rare Historical Photos

Janice Dupré (Credit: Courtesy of Lowe's)

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We often talk about the shortage of highly-skilled tech workers, but another major skills gap brewing in the U.S. is the dearth of skilled trades workers. In 2021, 88% of contractors reported significant difficulty finding qualified workers versed in trades like plumbing and carpentry, according to U.S. Chamber of Commerce data. And it's an ongoing challenge, with 73% of contractors citing the worker shortage as their greatest concern in 2022. 

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