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February 13, 2020
Mike Holland
How do you get a job without the right skills or credentials? How do you gain the right skills or credentials to get or succeed in a job if you can’t pay for the education needed to obtain them? From an employer’s perspective, how can you attract eager workers, ensure they develop the skills they need, observe their suitability for long-term employment, and see a return on your investment?
These questions underscore an urgency within the workforce, especially within the construction industry. The skills needed to succeed in construction have evolved rapidly and employers are pressured to attract and retain talent in order to combat the challenges brought on by an aging workforce.
Article originally published in the February/March issue of Build Houston and online, Feb. 12, 2020