Workforce
The ROI in Formal Mentoring Programs in the Construction Industry
Launching a formal mentoring program can help contractors attract and retain employees. Although there are plenty of internships and apprenticeships sponsored by schools and industry groups, mentorship provides the opportunity groom workers for a job.
By Julie Silard Kantor
April 22, 2020
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by Julie Silard Kantor
Julie Silard Kantor is the founder and CEO of Twomentor, a high impact company that offers managed mentoring services and training. She can be contacted at 1 (833) 5 Mentor or Julie@Twomentor.com.
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