If you’re ready to trade in your current job and Trade Up to something new -- an upcoming fair in Metro Detroit might give you some answers.
The AFL-CIO Skilled Trade and Apprenticeship Pathway Career Fair is coming up next week, with one happening in Monroe.
The free event is hosted by the Local 671 Monroe Plumbers and Pipefitters. It’s open to people of all ages who want to explore new careers.
Justin McManaway, the Apprenticeship and Training Coordinator for Local 671, joined Local 4 Live to talk about the shortage of skilled trade workers and why people should go to the upcoming job fair. You can watch the full interview at the beginning of this article.
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Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.