Morris County Commissioner John Krickus joins Anthony and Cyndie to talk workforce development, infrastructure investment, and the role skilled labor plays in strengthening communities across New Jersey. Krickus reflects on his time serving on the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, highlighting efforts to reduce property taxes while expanding investment in public infrastructure and career-focused education. He shares updates on the expansion of the Career Training Center and the upcoming Center for Health Professions, emphasizing the growing demand for vocational training and skilled trades careers. Krickus also discusses the success of project labor agreements in delivering cost savings and high-quality workmanship on major county projects, while underscoring the broader importance of workforce training to economic stability, national security, veteran support, and combating issues like homelessness and opioid addiction.

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Episode highlights:
(2:31) Commissioner John Krickus on public service and the skilled worker shortage
(7:08) Why investing in infrastructure and people creates long-term value
(14:03) Workforce development, manufacturing, and County College of Morris
(17:36) Project labor agreements and major Morris County construction projects
(22:20) Union apprenticeship training and career education opportunities
(27:34) Rebuilding American manufacturing and protecting domestic workers
(35:42) Investing in workers as a solution to affordability challenges
(40:51) Apprenticeships, college credits, and debt-free career paths
(48:01) How union construction can deliver quality work under budget
(52:16) Veteran homelessness, opioid recovery, and community support