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In off-site shops, ironworkers fabricate the steel used on jobsites, or build ornamental finishings such as windows, walls, and stairs. On jobsites, ironworkers will call on their physical strength and scale great heights to move, set, and connect steel components.
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Demand through 2030 : Medium
High School Diploma or GED 
+ 4 YEARS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING 
+ other requirements Today 70% of college students graduate with student loans, averaging about $37,000 and dismal job prospects in their desired field. Despite increased media attention about on-going labor shortages and other workforce development efforts, young people simply aren’t considering (let alone pursuing) careers in the trades. According to AGC of America, 80% of contractors “report difficulty finding qualified craft workers to hire as [the] association calls for measures to rebuild workforce.”
So where’s the disconnect? The problem lies in people’s perception of the industry. We have to change hearts and minds – we have to redefine our industry; we have to re-educate Californians, and we have to invest in our own legacy so that future generations aspire to be tradespeople. Build California’s pioneering approach utilizes a mix of marketing, advertising, public relations, and grassroots outreach tactics in order to actively engage with Californians of all ages about the lucrative, long-term, and immediate benefits of careers in the state’s construction industry.
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