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Josh Reap: The Trades and Apprentice Programs
Josh Reap: The Trades and Apprentice Programs
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Josh Reap, President of Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont (ABC), joins the show to discuss the 40th Anniversary of ABC – NH/VT.

Josh and Jeff discuss the state of the trades today and the educational and apprentice efforts ABC is currently supporting.

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