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“I accidentally found my dream job.” This was said to me today by a former educator that is now in our industry. He went on to express how after he retired from his educator role of 30+ years, he poked around and applied for a laborer position at a paving company, and it changed everything. Yes, you read that right. At this stage in his life, he actively looked for another job... IN CONSTRUCTION...AS A LABORER! A physically demanding job. I’ll be introducing you to my new friend, Jim, very soon as we are working together on a couple things. I left with this smile on my face. This was my first in person meeting for Blue Collar Open Book and I was in my new company gear. I couldn't have asked for it to go better. For now, I wanted to get your thoughts regarding a new pool of potential employees. What about the group of early retirees (those in law enforcement, teachers, etc.) that now have time they don’t know what to do with? Maybe they feel financially stable and are willing to try a new industry… Would they potentially be more dependable employees at this stage in their life? How would you feel hiring somebody knowing they only have 5 or 10 years left in them? Would you count them out? Let me know! #workforcedevelopment #dirtworld #buildyourpath #bluecollaropenbook 

If you’re browsing temporary jobs, you’ll likely come across a lot of positions labeled “general laborer” - this is a common manufacturing job. Here’s what you need to know about what a general laborer does, what education/experience is needed and how to find jobs. https://hubs.la/Q02gN0F10

🍂 Fall Into Your Next Great Career! 🍁 #TopJobs Tuesday As the leaves change, so can your career! Skilled tradespeople, now is the perfect time to make your move. Whether you're ready to climb higher or dig into something new, we've got opportunities that match your skills and ambition. 🛠️ Why This Fall is the Best Time to Apply: In-Demand Jobs: From Maintenance techs to install carpenters, we have the hottest openings this season! Stable Opportunities: Set yourself up for success before the year ends with roles offering growth and stability. Team Support: Join a crew that values your hard work and dedication. 🍁 Apply Now to secure your future and step into a career that’s as bright as the fall colors! 📲 Don’t let this season pass you by—explore this week's top positions and take the next step toward your dream job today! #SkilledTrades #FallCareerMove #ApplyNow #SeasonForChange #ExpressPros

🍂 Fall Into Your Next Great Career! 🍁 #TopJobs Tuesday As the leaves change, so can your career! Skilled tradespeople, now is the perfect time to make your move. Whether you're ready to climb higher or dig into something new, we've got opportunities that match your skills and ambition. 🛠️ Why This Fall is the Best Time to Apply: In-Demand Jobs: From Maintenance techs to install carpenters, we have the hottest openings this season! Stable Opportunities: Set yourself up for success before the year ends with roles offering growth and stability. Team Support: Join a crew that values your hard work and dedication. 🍁 Apply Now to secure your future and step into a career that’s as bright as the fall colors! 📲 Don’t let this season pass you by—explore this week's top positions and take the next step toward your dream job today! #SkilledTrades #FallCareerMove #ApplyNow #SeasonForChange #ExpressPros

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The "Job of the Day" on Skilled Trades Plus (STP) is for a Corporate Plumber with the City of Guelph - a great opportunity. If interested please click on the caption or link and apply - https://lnkd.in/e9K5shp - STP's a one-stop hub connecting Employers/Recruiters and Job Seekers with Skilled Trades and Related (Production/Labouring/ Technician...) positions. With over 5000 motivated and qualified job seekers using STP weekly you'll find qualified workers at a fraction of the cost/time (posting on Indeed and alike is very expensive). We'll market and match your job postings to qualified candidates - a proven process for success. Job Seekers register for free, search and apply - there's 1000's of job postings updated on a continual basis. https://lnkd.in/e9K5shp Good-luck! Darin #recruiting #nowrecruiting #plumber #plumbing #jobs #employmentopportunities #skilledtrades

From 17-year-old laborer to owner of a large and successful business, our founder Otto Kruse understood what it's like to work your way up in the world. No matter their skills or background, every member of the Western Milling family is vital to making what we do possible. We are so appreciative of every single one of you, from 17-year-old laborer to CEO! Want to see how you can start a career at Western Milling? Check out our current openings in our Jobs tab. #throwbackthursday #tbt #myjobdependsonag

The Future of Work: Exploring Opportunities in the Trades Discover why there is a significant shortage of skilled workers in the trades industry and how it presents immense opportunities for the younger generation. Find out why becoming an electrician, lineman, or truck driver can lead to a successful and fulfilling career. #FutureOfWork #TradesIndustry #SkilledWorkers #ElectricianCareer #LinemanOpportunities #TruckDriverJobs #CareerPath #YoungGeneration #SuccessStory #JobOpportunities

When I was in year 9, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, and like many, I fell into the world of construction. Yesterday morning I did a Year 9 Careers morning at a school in Newcastle , and it was interesting hearing what these young people wanted life to look like after school. I spoke to 30 students, and here are the results - 18 - Football Career (Includes Coaching) 2 - Engineers 2 - Dancers 1 - Professional Golfer 1 - Musician 1 - Air Hostess 1 - Electrician 1 - Vet 1 - Midwife 1 - Police Officer 1 - Lawyer To give some context, 22 of the 30 Students were boys, and a whopping 83% of them wanted a career in Football, while a mere 10% wanted a career in construction. Now obviously this is a small sample , but It highlights in a small way that construction is still a fall back on career. I know John Cartwright has done a lot of work on this and his input here could be of interest. Maybe I’m overlooking the fact that 13 & 14 year olds are way to young to decide , or maybe , just maybe , there is still a lot of work to be done to make construction a desirable career. #careersinconstruction #STEM

My prospective hire was under the impression that to become a plumber, a tech school was necessary. This may be the case out west, but not in North Dakota. I would much rather be hands on in the learning process. As an employer, this brings important responsibilities. This involves creating a curriculum that is fun, applicable, and accessible. It will provide me with instant feedback and an understanding of whether or not this person will work with the team. As an employee, I’m getting paid. Hell yeah money! I also know I will get to quickly apply what I have learned. I am not opposed to hiring anyone with a college education, but the importance of it in my hiring process is around a 2 on a scale of 1-10. Attributes one possesses that will be integral to team success are around a 9. The Comfortably Plumb method will be so organized and effective, all that an employee has to do to achieve a successful plumbing career is show up and utilize it.