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Growing a Valued Professional Network
Discussions of networking early in a career are not commonplace, but they should be. Here are four tips for apprentices wondering how to start or where to look for potential networking opportunities.
By Adam Vanden Elzen
February 15, 2021
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by Adam Vanden Elzen
As a Technical Training Manager, Adam is responsible for leading the technical training staff, managing the company’s apprenticeship program and other technical training efforts. This includes coordination of classes, design and development of technical or trade-related curriculum, ongoing coaching and development of technical training consultants, and keeping up to date with the latest changes in our industry.
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