Great need for skilled trade labor

Georgia is facing a major shortage of skilled trade workers, with studies showing more than 6,000 jobs available for plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians, and project managers. FOX 5 News Reporter Ariyl Onstott covers a workforce training and hiring fair aimed at filling these in-demand positions. Out in the field, Chris Rosenthal speaks with employers, including Justin Cook from Paulson-Creek Mechanical, about the urgent need for skilled labor and the challenges companies are facing. The program featured at the fair provides students with hands-on training and certifications to help them step directly into entry-level trade careers.