Workforce

Case Study: Develop Training and Mentorship Programs to Maintain a Strong Labor Pool
As construction activity throughout the country, the need for a larger labor pool is becoming greatly exacerbated. Mentorship programs provide opportunities for individuals to learn what kind of employment opportunities exist in construction.
By Bob Kramer
November 30, 2021
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by Bob Kramer
Robert (Bob) Kramer is a Skanska USA vice president – account manager with 19 years of experience in the construction industry and has worked with health care clients across the Southeast on a wide range of new construction and renovation projects. He is currently overseeing construction of the Lee Health Gulf Coast Medical Center expansion and an addition to Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers.
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