10/6/24 State Representative O’Connor Honored
6 October 2024 News
Third generation Erik Spies of Spies Painting (left) presents State Representative Jerry O’Connor (Fond du Lac) with the Associated Builders and Contactors of Wisconsin Building Wisconsin award at his office in Fond du Lac. O’Connor received the award for his hard work in office getting more people into the skilled construction trades. O’Connor was influential in getting more state tax dollars into youth apprenticeship and allowing EdVest accounts to pay for apprenticeship costs. The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers nationwide on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet demand, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. O’Connor currently represents the 52nd State Assembly District.
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