Efrain Gomez Jr. Calls for Legal Workforce Solutions and Construction Training
· Texas Border Business
Efrain Gomez Jr., treasurer of the South Texas Builders Association, emphasized the need for legal workforce pathways and enhanced construction training at a recent forum addressing labor shortages and housing affordability. With 24 years in the construction sector, Gomez highlighted the impact of rising costs on homeownership for young residents. He urged elected officials to support bipartisan measures to ensure adequate labor for the region's housing demands. Gomez also introduced the South Texas Builders Initiative, a partnership with local educational institutions aimed at providing accredited training in construction trades, set to begin in fall 2026, to build a skilled workforce.
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