What to know about bipartisan push toward new support in skilled trades from Michigan representatives Focus on next generation of skilled trade professionals
LANSING, Mich. – A state representative started a push for a bipartisan group to strengthen the workforce. He wants lawmakers to expand opportunities for workers.
His goal is to make sure the next generation has a clear path to good-paying, in-demand careers.
Now, representatives have created a skilled trade caucus to work together.
Republican state representative Ron Robinson and Democrat State representative Mike McFall joined Local 4 Live to help us better understand what the caucus plans to do next.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.
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