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flag New York faces a skilled pipe trades worker shortage due to booming construction projects, prompting calls to modernize training and attract youth with high-paying careers.

flag A critical shortage of skilled workers in New York’s pipe trades is straining the construction industry, according to Andrew Nadeau, newly elected president of the New York State Pipe Trades Association. flag Rising demand from major projects like Regeneron’s $2 billion facility in Saratoga Springs, along with growth in data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and clean energy, is fueling the need for plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and welders. flag With starting salaries around $100,000 and strong job growth, Nadeau urges young people to consider trade careers and supports faster training through BOCES, Modern Welding School, and Hudson Valley Community College, calling for reforms to outdated apprenticeship programs.

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