How Montana Contractors Are Luring Gen Z Into Trades Amid A Nationwide Construction Labor Shortage

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Montana contractors say they're having a hard time filling roles due to a construction labor shortage. Noah Clayton/Getty ImagesMontana contractors are struggling to hire due to a construction labor shortage. Many contractors say they are actively recruiting Gen Z to get more young people into trades. Some firms have apprenticeship programs that help young workers learn on the job.

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