Walk into any septic services or plumbing shop across the country and ask the boss what keeps them up at night. Chances are, you’ll hear a variation of the same concern: “Where are the next generation of installers, pumpers and plumbers going to come from?”With a growing wave of retirements and fewer young people entering the trades, many shops are feeling the crunch. But there’s a solution hiding in plain sight: Build your own bench by setting up a structured, in-shop apprenticeship program.An apprenticeship is a long-term investment in your company’s future, not just cheap labor. Done right, it creates reliable, well-trained employees
