Articles Tagged with ''training''

Where are we at in the industry?

In April of 2022, the High Performance Insulation Professionals (HPIP) are bringing the industry an Insulation Career Fair & Training Expo.

Employers, manufacturers, distributors, contractor services, and career seekers with entry-level to advanced experience are all invited to attend the 2022 Insulation Career Fair & Training Expo. 

Without question, the building and construction industry has been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Approximately 1.1 million construction jobs were eliminated in the first two months of the pandemic prior to the industry’s designation as “essential.” While the industry has recouped nearly 80 percent of its workforce since then, companies will need to hire another 1 million workers over the next two years to meet the country’s insatiable demand for new home construction and improvement.

Entrepreneur…Innovator…Co-Founder of Fast Company, and bestselling author, William (Bill) Taylor has been announced as keynote speaker for STAFDA’s General Session on Monday, October 25.

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, is now offering a series of live technical webinars on JLG University to help technicians learn more about running system diagnostics on JLG equipment. 

Werner is again sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month. This annual event takes place every March and is the only movement dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety at work and in the home. 

METALCON has announced a variety of new initiatives that provide ongoing educational opportunities and essential training for industry professionals.

Apprenticeship is a formal program that usually involves two to four years of structured instruction, coupled with hands-on training. Many apprenticeship programs are registered within the Department of Labor and have to meet a minimum training criteria established by the government. 

The SMA Board of Directors wants to introduce its new Training and Certification Program(s). This is a free event and open to all Stucco Industry people! It takes place on November 4, 11am PST.