Saint John Construction Association Not Thrilled With District Cut

The recent decision by School District 8 to cut a co-op training program in carpentry is not sitting well with the Executive Director of the Saint John Construction Association.

Pat Darrah tells CHSJ News the move is a head-scratcher as the talent pool for tradespeople is already drying up and a shortage will have a profound effect on the economy in the long run.

He says schools need to introduce the trades at a young age to get people interested, preferably at grade 9 or 10.