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Opportunity

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It's always interesting to speak to the next generation and engage them in a discussion about the wonderful world of Construction! While my main goal at these events is to hopefully find someone to join our team, I do my best to talk about the construction industry as a whole, highlighting the diversity within, the different trades and the variety of opportunities available. At this particular event, parents were guiding their kids through the area, some walking past construction related stations, and commenting "that's construction, keep walking". When I volunteered at another event with even younger minds, it was somewhat unnerving to hear the majority of children proclaiming they want to be YouTube influencers when they grow up. Talking to these middle school and high school students, they are constantly told that in order to have a good job with actual living wages, you need to go to a good college. If you do that, sure you will have student debt, but you will also have a good salary. These students have acquired a narrow view and perhaps some misconceptions about Construction. Now, I am in now way saying that college isn't good or in some cases necessary, especially as the majority of companies require a 4 year degree. What I am saying is that not everyone is ready for college, or want to go to college for whatever reason. So my thought would be, instead of pushing kids to go to college, teach them that there are other options, there are trade schools and other opportunities too. There are so many programs that high-schoolers can become educated in a trade during their HS career, earning credits and if desired, can graduate with a degree as well as a license and maybe even a job offer. Working in construction as a GC, we have a unique view of the different industries. Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Misc Metals and my favorite... Masonry -- all have need. These are not dying industries, these are industries that are alive and well and will forever be, but don't garner the interest of the young. And for those who know, being in the C-suite isn't the only career where you can make a 6-figure salary and have a vacation home. (--That's not me... I'm just saying) All that said, Construction is so much more than wearing boots, a safety vest and a hardhat. It takes management, accountants, human resources, public relations, IT, and a myriad of others. It takes the whole team with knowledge of the industry to run efficiently. Lets encourage the Youts (said in Joe Pesci's thick Jersey accent) the benefits and diversity of our industry!

Follow up to my earlier post. Even though the job fair is virtual, the principles still apply as if it were brick and mortar. In the comments, is a great article by SULTAN CAMP that will help you avoid those common pitfalls. #HRMilitary

Excellent Training for Construction. Workforce Reddiness .

Delivering an SOW is not just about fulfilling a Human Resources opportunity, it's about making an impact. Recently, I had the privilege of teaching Quantico spouses how to be the best-prepared candidates for their upcoming job fair. Each attendee had their unique concerns, from interview tips, to getting overlooked because of their military spouse status(pcs risks) to re-entering the workforce after years of staying home. However, the most rewarding moment was when the contracted photographer turned into a participant, taking notes and soaking up the information. It's not about us as trainers, career coaches, or subject matter experts, but about our clients. Evaluating the content delivery is crucial, and seeing nonverbals from the participants and the Family Readiness Manager, priceless. I look forward to future opportunities to make a difference. But, the short-term ROI, will be hearing about the fantastic job offers afforded to some of the most transient professionals in the world! #milspouse#quantico#training&development#careercoaches#humanresources#DEIB#pwcworkforcedevelopment

Getting Closer

We are less than a week away from the massive Job Fair of the Carolinas event! Check out this short video to get some insights on what to expect for the event. Make sure you take advantage of the near 50 employers representing over 1,000 jobs on May 7th from 10a to 1p at Carowinds!

Are you looking for a new career, or a new employer? Below is a list of upcoming Job Fairs. Job Fairs are an excellent opportunity to: 1. Network with employers and other job seekers 2. Meet and speak with employers, and learn what they are looking for 3. Refine your job search 4. Network, network, network!

Meet Tropos at the following job fairs! 👋 And talk to one of our data engineers about the job & Tropos. 🚀