WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced its support for H.R. 1660, "The Apprenticeship Enhancement Act of 2003," stating that it would help to alleviate the shortage of skilled workers in construction and the trades.
"By expediting the process through which apprenticeship programs become federally approved, this bill will increase job training opportunities for thousands of Americans and help to ease the nationwide shortage of skilled workers," said Jerry Howard, executive vice president and CEO of NAHB.