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Help Build Momentum for Construction Careers

Contractors should continue to seek dedicated team players who are ready to learn, smart and good at solving problems. They shouldn’t sacrifice company values to meet employment quotas. It might be harder to accomplish, but it’s not impossible.
By Susanna Jakubik
November 7, 2019
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by Susanna Jakubik
Susanna Jakubik manages I Build America, a national movement focused on building pride in the construction industry, educating the public on the value of construction and recruiting the next generation of construction professionals.

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