What is the expected Western North Carolina growth in construction and trade skills in the next 3 years?  The Asheville Chamber of Commerce received 75 area responses to a survey of the 'State of the Workforce' in WNC .

The State of our Workforce Western NC: 2022 Analysis With more than 470,000 people living in the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), more than ten million people living in North Carolina, and continued growth forecast for our region and our state, a strong, skilled, and diverse talent pipeline will continue to drive our economic success.  Understanding gaps in our region’s existing talent pipeline and identifying opportunities to fill them are essential steps toward ensuring prosperity across Western North Carolina. As a continuation of posts from a survey from the Asheville Chamber of Commerce to industry leaders, specifically on Western North Carolina construction - State of our Workforce Western NC . What credentials or education experience are you seeking in your future workforce?  Responses include: GED or High School Diploma Apprenticeship Programs Other Professional Certifications are & Training Community College Associates Degrees Also see: WNC Construction Emplo