# Why a former congressman says the future belongs to skilled trades

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Podcast: [This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-jacksonville-business-edition-6744310)
Published: 2026-05-28T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Workforce expert and former Congressman Dr. Jason Altmire joins Kent Justice on "This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition" to talk about his new book, Trade Up, and why he believes the future of American competitiveness depends on rebuilding the skilled-trades pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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