tradespeople

trades·peo·ple | \ ˈtrādz-ˌpē-pəl

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Definition of tradespeople

: people engaged in trade

Examples of tradespeople in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During the roughly eight-month project, the students will work alongside Habitat’s construction staff and professional tradespeople. — Rosemarie Dowell, orlandosentinel.com, "Leesburg High students earn valuable experience teaming with Habitat to build house," 28 Aug. 2019 This season, say tradespeople, things are even worse. — John Reed, Los Angeles Times, "Tourism was a powerful economic engine in Thailand. Then a boat full of Chinese sank," 23 Aug. 2019 Armed with an education in business management, marketing experience and optimism, the South Windsor resident attended a recent Meriden job fair for tradespeople considering a career in teaching. — Stephen Singer, courant.com, "Connecticut is one of just three states where workforce has contracted since the Great Recession," 26 July 2019 Without a new generation of tradespeople to replace the retiring baby boomers, employers are already scrambling to meet their production goals. — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, "Working Strategies: Beyond the construction site – alternative work options for trades workers," 13 July 2019 Offerpad, which tends to embark on more involved renovations than its rivals, has home-rehab specialists like those seen on HGTV and tradespeople such as painters on its full-time payroll. — Peter Rudegeair, WSJ, "The Future of Housing Rises in Phoenix," 19 June 2019 The company hires professional tradespeople who act as mentors for the young employees, teaching them a work ethic and life coping skills along with professional skills. — Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "Northside man in Washington, D.C. to receive national award," 18 June 2019 According to a Baltimore Symphony Orchestra financial document obtained by The Baltimore Sun, 39.5 percent of the money the organization owed to tradespeople was more than 60 days overdue as of April 24. — Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com, "BSO owed vendors $2.1 million as of April, nearly doubling amount owed 19 months ago," 25 June 2019 Apart from hitting Volkswagen and other German carmakers, officials warn that a ban could paralyze bus companies, garbage collection services and tradespeople who rely heavily on diesel vehicles. — Washington Post, "Court considers banning diesel cars in German cities," 22 Feb. 2018

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