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The U.S. ‘Needs More Electricians’ - One Solution? ‘Recruit More’ Women

Published Sunday, April 30, 2023
by Labor News Story Link To Nexus Media News
The U.S. ‘Needs More Electricians’ - One Solution? ‘Recruit More’ Women

Nexus Media News has a story that points out only 2% of Electricians are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).  At the same time, the Construction Set is facing a massive labor shortage as the country looks to transition away from fossil fuels and toward electrifying cars and buildings.  According to Rewiring America, an electrification non-profit, the U.S. will need one million more Electricians to make updates like installing solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging stations to help the country meet its climate goalsThat’s a lot of job opportunities for something so badly needed, so, why not recruit more Women?

To Directly Access This Apprenticeship And Training Labor News Story, Go To: The US Needs More Electricians. One Solution? Recruit More Women. - Nexus Media News

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