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 solutions and enhanced construction training during a recent forum addressing labor shortages and housing affordability. With 24 years in the industry, Gomez highlighted the importance of practical legal pathways for workers. He linked the labor shortage to rising construction costs, making homeownership increasingly difficult for young residents. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar noted that insufficient labor drives up prices. Gomez urged ongoing collaboration between local employers and officials to support workforce initiatives, including the South Texas Builders Initiative, which aims to provide accredited construction training starting in fall 2026.
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