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Switching Gears: How an Internship Program Put One Student on Track—for Life

by Kaitlyn Cavallin | Nov 7, 2019
Careers | Training | Workforce

"I’ll be honest—when I first started my internship with TDIndustries, I didn’t have a clue what I was going to do with it, but the experience helped me to guide my future career path."

September Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 48 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

In September, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 48 states and rose in two states on a year-over-year basis, according to an ABC analysis of BLS data.

The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

By partnering with schools and reaching out to students, contractors can capitalize on the next generation of “new-collar workers” who have the technical aptitude and soft skills to lead the construction industry into the future.

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

Construction businesses can attract and nurture talent to help close the current skills gap by offering robust apprenticeship programs, working as an industry to promote construction careers, providing a clear path to growth for current employees and focusing on creating a diverse workforce.

Five Recruiting Strategies for a 21st Century Workforce

Recruiting the next generation of construction professionals is about general contractors remaining authentic, visible and accessible in the communities in which they are recruiting.

Construction Employment News: October 2019

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Nonresidential Construction Employment Rises in September, Says ABC

The construction industry added 7,000 net new jobs in September, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 156,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%.

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

Organizations that provide nurturing work environments and training opportunities that allow Gen Xers and Millennials to grow professionally together will thrive and become a force for positive change.

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Switching Gears: How an Internship Program Put One Student on Track—for Life

September Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 48 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

The Future of Construction Depends on High-School Students

Take a Holistic Approach to Address the Skills Gap in Construction

Five Recruiting Strategies for a 21st Century Workforce

Construction Employment News: October 2019

Nonresidential Construction Employment Rises in September, Says ABC

Optimize a Workforce With Millennial, Gen X and Baby Boomer Employees

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