Experts say the labor shortage may have an old fashioned solution: trade jobs.

Just as the Erie County Technical school is expanding. The school broke ground today on 21,000 more square feet.

The Erie County Technical school was in need of renovations for the past 10 years in order for their staff to meet the technical education needs of students and the community. This new space will make room for more technical training labs.

Administrators say the culinary program may benefit the most.

As the trade industry continues to grow so do the programs.