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By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide to Job Searching since 1998

Blue Collar Jobs

Thursday May 26, 2005
According to a recent Washington Post article, blue collar jobs are in high demand. Trade jobs pay well, skilled labor is in high demand and there aren't enough workers interested in blue collar jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates that the construction industry will create close to a million new jobs by 2012. If you're interested in making a career out of a blue collar job, here's information on apprenticeship programs, the types of positions available and where to look for blue collar jobs.
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