ERGO NEXT reports on becoming a general contractor, starting from entry-level roles, gaining hands-on experience, and licensing requirements.

Abbott said the council will look to strengthen the workforce pipeline as the need to fill high skilled labor positions has become a growing challenge statewide.

The biggest challenges are labor and market uncertainty, writes Peter Hilger with the University of Minnesota.

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