A nonprofit program called Construction Ready has helped trainees prepare for construction jobs. One participant, Kimberly Conney, expressed enthusiasm for the field after completing a 20-day crash course. She and other trainees met with contractors who are ready to hire, including Phillip Rodes Jr., who prefers to hire individuals with a basic skillset.

The construction industry faces a serious shortage of trained workers, which is a major cause of delayed building projects. This shortage affects Georgia and the broader region.

Further details about the Construction Ready program and its impact are available from the source.