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We discuss the growing need for skilled workers to join the electrician trade

By Shelley Irwin
Published February 10, 2026 at 11:48 AM EST

David Long, CEO of the National Electrical Contractors Association joins the show.

We discuss the growing need for skilled workers to join the electrician trade. David Long, CEO of the National Electrical Contractors Association, NECA, explains how the electrification boom is driving unprecedented demand.

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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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