6 Tips to Help You Excel in Construction Management
There are a lot of moving parts to a construction project. And to make sure everything comes together smoothly, these types of projects require a manager who is up to the task – and who has the necessary skills to get the job done right. With so much riding on standout construction project management, it’s […]
Building the Future Construction Workforce Through Apprenticeship Programs
As a job seeker, connecting to prospective employers who are looking for already-skilled and qualified workers can seem daunting, and as an employer finding qualified candidates with previous experience in a desired workforce can be time consuming and costly. When considering options, job seekers and employers more and more often are looking toward registered apprenticeship […]
Q&A with Karen Kunkel, GO CAPS Coordinator
Q: How do you, along with all of the GO CAPS (Greater Ozarks Centers for Advanced Professional Studies) organization, work to entice students into pursuing education in the field of trades? A: Over the last several decades we have encouraged our high school students to pursue four-year college degrees and have placed more value on […]
The Key to Gen. Z Recruitment & Retention: Get Noticed. Here’s How.
Although the construction industry traditionally provided countless jobs, it would seem many firms are now struggling with finding skilled tradespeople to hire. The difficulty of hiring and retaining a well-rounded workforce makes it problematic for many construction firms to keep up with high demand. In fact, 74% of firms predict a shortfall of qualified skilled […]
