November 23, 2004 5:45 PM

Looking for Mr. Goodwrench
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 5:45 PM

A story in today's Boston Globe looks at the shortage of skilled manual laborers, such as auto mechanics, electricians, or plumbers:

At least 1 million US jobs, most of which do not require a four-year degree, went unfilled this year because employers could not find workers with the necessary skills, the National Center on Education and the Economy, a Washington organization that addresses worker training, estimates.

With the job market still tight, is it time for the mechanically-minded to consider a career change?

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