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Why Consider a Career in the Skilled Trades?

Trends, Opportunity and Wages

Aging Populations – By the year 2020, the Construction industry will require ~1.7 million workers as the share of workers 55+ will jump from 19.5% to 25.2% of the labor force in 10 years.  The top 5 skilled trade shortages are:

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  1. Carpentry and millwork

  2. Electrical

  3. HVAC/Boilermaker

  4. Concrete finisher/mason

  5. Ironworker/sheet metal

NY State Wages  – The average construction wage is increasing:

  • 2012 $62,591

  • 2013 $63,483

  • 2014 $65,343  
     

Benefits  – Competitive benefit packages include:

  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, ST/LT Disability

  • Medical savings: FSA, HRA, HSA

  • Retirement 401(k)

  • Supplemental Unemployment

  • Training

  • Holiday/Vacation/Sick/Personal
     

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