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Building trades brief Allen County commissioners on apprenticeships, retention and recruitment
Board of Allen County Commissioners · March 31, 2026
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Representatives of local building trades told commissioners at a March 31 meet-and-greet that apprenticeship programs prioritize safety and continuing education, report retention above 90%, and are wrestling with recruitment and prevailing-wage concerns.
Representatives of local building trades spoke to the Board of Allen County Commissioners on March 31 about apprenticeship programs, training priorities and workforce challenges.
Brad Wendell, president of Building Trades and manager of the local pipefitters…
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