Infrastructure and Labor: The Path to National Resilience

This chapter explores the pressing infrastructure and skilled labor shortages impacting national health and prosperity, advocating for a renewed focus on vocational education. It examines the consequences of undervaluing trade skills, especially in light of lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, which revealed vulnerabilities in manufacturing and home services. The discussion emphasizes the importance of equitable workplace practices and the challenge of staffing for growth, underscoring that dedication and hard work are vital to achieving the American dream.