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Dave McCormick: “The most secure job in Pennsylvania right now is a seasoned…”

Featuring: Dave McCormick, Republican | U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania

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Published June 10, 2026 | Video Starts at 37:47

But they're coming in part because of the data centers and the energy projects. And so I've spent a lot of time with the trades lately. The most secure job in Pennsylvania right now is a seasoned welder, an electrician. Electrician. These, these, honestly, these, these folks are coming out, they're getting the training, they're in their late teens, early 20s. They're making more than 100 grand a year in these sites. (37:47–37:51)

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