Enterprise Saint John hosting an event this week featuring speaker Mark Breslin who shares his insight with local employers.
Gina O'Rourke-McKay tells CHSJ News 20 per cent of the city workforce is industrial.
She say the skilled trades are facing many retirements over the next 5 to 10 years so to make sure they have the workers when they need them, Enterprise Saint John has begun an initiative to work with employers, union leaders and educators.
Mark Breslin says Alberta is an example saying it has not shifted its culture to develop people so they are now struggling just trying to find bodies to fill positions.
