The U.S. Doesn’t Have Enough Construction Workers | LX News

The U.S. is facing a shortage of construction workers and tradespeople — and the problem will only get worse as more Baby Boomers retire. The shortfall is driven by an American education system that steers students to college and a culture that devalues careers in the trades. And if you think this doesn’t affect you, think again. As the cost of construction work goes up, everyone’s bank accounts will suffer. (Produced by NBCLX contributor Nate Richards) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/NBCLX?sub_c... YouTube Channel:    / nbclx   Find us on TikTok:   / nbclx   Find us on Instagram:   / nbclx   Find us on Twitter:   / nbclx   Find us on Facebook:   / nbclx   Visit our website: https://www.lx.com/ We are passionate and engaged storytellers with a mission to inform and inspire. LX News stories focus on depth and context, the kind of stories that can make everyone feel connected and encouraged to shape the world around them. Every story is local. The U.S. Doesn’t Have Enough Construction Workers | LX News    • The U.S. Doesn’t Have Enough Construction ...   #NBCLX #lxnews #nbcnews #work #construction #opportunity