Multiple US, Canada Youth Camps Address Trades Workforce Shortage

Across various regions in the U.S. and Canada, programs and camps are actively engaging youth in construction and skilled trades to address labor shortages and inspire future careers. In Florida, Taylor Morrison's internship program exposes students to multiple roles within homebuilding, aiming to close the construction talent gap caused by retirements outpacing new entrants. Similarly, in Saint John, a mobile training center offers hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry to high school students working toward diplomas, providing exposure to viable career paths. NorthWest Arkansas Community College is hosting a summer youth construction camp for ages 12-17, providing practical learning opportunities in trades with expert guidance. In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a six-week 'earn and learn' building trades summer camp allows high schoolers to operate equipment and network with local professionals, enhancing their understanding of real-world job sites. Additionally, Indiana's Luddy School of Informatics hosts a STEM-focused precollege summer camp where students design and build robotic projects, further demonstrating innovative educational approaches to engage youth in engineering and technology fields.