Next Gen Carpentry Rising

A carpentry job fair in Papillion, Nebraska, drew unexpected crowds as the trades scramble to fill the void left by retiring workers. With hundreds showing up—many young and eager—employers are pushing hard to attract fresh talent. Veterans like Melani Ibarra and Javier Romo are stepping in, bringing diverse skills and a hunger to build futures. Meanwhile, the industry evolves with booming demand for data center construction, blending old-school carpentry with high-tech demands. It’s tough, it’s changing, but the future of skilled labor is being built—one handshake, one nail, one generation at a time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d28ebc7850c1623a