‘We need young talent’: Construction industry courts Oregon Gen Z workers with summer internship opportunities

A study by Building Talent Foundation shows only 3% of young people are interested in trade jobs, and a homebuilding company is looking to bridge that gap.

TIGARD, Oregon — The construction industry is making a push to attract Gen Z workers, as studies show a significant portion of industry workers could retire by 2031. 

Taylor Morrison, a homebuilding and developing company, is hoping to bridge the gap by connecting young people with paid summer internship opportunities. 

“As anyone in the construction industry knows, it’s very much dominated by folks that are of older generations. We need young talent and sustainable talent pipelines to

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