Shocking Stat of the Month

April 1, 2007
734,000 The number of electrical workers needed by the year 2014 78,000 more than currently employed in the field. Source: National Electrical Contractors Association/International, Bethesda, Md.

734,000

The number of electrical workers needed by the year 2014 — 78,000 more than currently employed in the field.

Source: National Electrical Contractors Association/International, Bethesda, Md.

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