The labor shortage is an ongoing problem for the plumbing, HVAC and other skilled trades industries. Many companies are developing creative strategies for promoting careers within the skilled trades. The latest is Reliance Worldwide Corp. (RWC), which has partnered with Trade Talks USA, an independent platform promoting skilled trades jobs and technical education, to promote plumbing career opportunities. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to chat with Chris Carrier, director of marketing for RWC, and David McCulloch, executive director of Trade Talks USA, about their partnership and campaign to attract new blood to the plumbing industry.
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