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Podcast Replay – Improving Workforce Development In Pennsylvania. Building PA Podcast
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ACE Mentor Program – educating our youth about careers in architecture, construction and engineering Building PA Podcast
Listen as President Rivera shares insight into the trends facing the industry related to workforce development beyond traditional construction-related skills such as career counseling, heavy equipment training, and professional career paths that will have a significant impact. Vital to the success of any workforce development programs which rely on training […]
Have you ever felt as if you had experiences and knowledge to share? Do you feel that you have not provided insight into the construction industry in your career? Now is the time and we speak with Diana Eidenshink, national president of ACE Mentor program. Eidenshink talks with Chris and […]
Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to work with legislators? Have no fear, John Wanner is here to share his dos and don’ts for government relations. Wanner, the founder of Wanner Associates and a registered lobbyist stops by to speak with Chris and Jon. During the conversation we […]
Tori Shriver, political director for the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters) joins Chris and Jon to discuss a day in the life of a union political director. Shriver discusses her role in promoting and educating legislators and the public on policies that affect the EAS Carpenter […]
The Laborers may be one of the largest building trades unions in the country and we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Remetta, Training Director, Laborers District Council of Eastern PA to learn more. In our conversation, Eric shares the requirements of becoming a Laborer including the time needed […]
Listen as Nick Vuono, a Steamfitter apprentice shares his personal insight into what it means to be a Steamfitter at Local 449.
Do you know what it takes to be an apprentice Steamfitter? Listen in as Tom Doran, apprenticeship coordinator for Steamfitters Local 449 joins Chris and Jon to discuss the program and the requirements. Tom shares that each apprentice comes out of the program with certifications that ensure each person is […]
In this episode, we go on location to the Steamfitters Technology Center in Harmony, PA, where we meet Steamfitters Local No. 449 Business Manager Ken Broadbent. During our visit, Ken discusses training, expanded certifications, and his vision for the future of the trade. He specifically shares his personal approach to […]
Odie Parkins of the Eastern Atlantic States Council of Regional Carpenters joins the podcast to talk about the Carpenters training program. Parkins talks of the tools and technical support each apprentice receives along with the emphasis on behavior and attitude. He also shed light on the Carpenters 300 Hitters program […]
