Tuesday, 07 May 2013
Big Increase in Gulf Coast Projects Equals Big Demand for Skilled Workers
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From the Texas coast to the Florida panhandle, the U.S. Gulf Coast is America’s hotbed for industrial construction projects. The question is: where will the industry find the skilled workers to build them? |
Tuesday, 07 May 2013
Shipbuilders Rely On Training To Fill Craft Jobs
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As good jobs for shipfitters and welders go unfilled, industry leaders say it's way past time to spread the word about the career opportunities available in the maritime industry. |
Tuesday, 07 May 2013
Creating a Seamless Transition from School to Work
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Accomplished welder and professor Samuel Colton shares his insights on teaching the craft and discusses how the alignment between NCCER's Welding curriculum and AWS standards has made his made his program and his students more successful. |
Tuesday, 07 May 2013
Marek Brothers Systems Pitches in to Build Wounded Vet a New Home
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For disabled veterans, the transition to civilian life is often extremely challenging. Fortunately for Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel Peterson, a group of construction industry volunteers decided to honor his sacrifice by building him a new home. |
Tuesday, 07 May 2013
Making Safety Personal
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Personal safety has to matter to every employee and be a constant consideration in every task they perform. No one is in better position to improve employee safety behaviors than the employees themselves. |
