Apprenticeships Become More Popular Due to Labor Crunch in Construction
The U.S. Department of Labor, recognizing the acute need for skilled labor in industries like construction, proposed a rule on December 14 that aims to modernize the registered apprenticeship program. This move, seen as a crucial step towards addressing the current labor crunch in the construction sector, intends to enhance labor standards and worker protections, while promoting apprenticeship pathways more effectively.
