Industry & Manufacturing

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Morgan Slave

Manager of Public Affairs - Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative

  • Employment of electricians is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028. Increases in construction spending and demand for alternative energy sources will drive demand for electricians.

  • Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is an emerging field that should require more electricians for installation.

Dan Hylton

Construction Estimator - Nielsen Builders Inc.

  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there were 7.29 million people employed in the Construction Industry Group in 2018

  • "There simply aren't enough skilled builders around to complete the work... employers have been looking to fill an average of nearly 225,000 construction jobs each month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Christopher Houff

IDM Trucking

  • Employment of tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.

  • The economy depends on truck drivers as trucks transport most materials in the United States. As the demand for goods increases, more truck drivers will be needed.