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Always good to promote the industry with the next generation giving the positives of a career in construction

Was a good weekend having a field class, calcing and staking 1000’ of sewer based off the plans we use in class. Had some communication errors with one of the instruments so students had to adjust to having an instrument man communicating the ins and outs. The apprentices responded to “gun drills” because a 6’3” water truck (me) kept parking on line forcing them to move setups, and equipment noise (my Harley) impacting their communication capabilities. This forced the students to daisy chain communication, utilize hand and arm signals, and adapt to constantly changing environment. One of my students informed me that they have never been allowed to touch the rod or go “on that side” of the truck. We as leaders need to step up and take accountability for our apprentices and their technical education. We need to understand that our legacy is associated with the apprentices success just as much as our own. The very first thing that your apprentice will be asked is “who was your party chief/instructor?”. Your apprentices/ Chainmans capabilities must be seen as a reflection of you. The days of having a “hub monkey” or a “mushroom” are gone! You must take ownership of your crews professional development and not allow your professional insecurities to mitigate the development of your apprentice.

July Overview Here's a short insight into what we have been up to in July… 2 handovers, lots of new work about to commence, and many school work placements, visits, and poster competitions to award. Well done, Team DC! Keep up the great work! #construction #contractors #devon #july Devon Contractors

Read Caption ⚠️ At Expert Plumbing and Drain, Aaron offers a dual education approach. First, a hands-on manufacturing-based education delves into the products and tools used in the field. Second, there’s college-oriented knowledge for apprentices, aiding them in acing exams at a higher level. The streamlined system ensures apprentices can track their skills, not just for exam success but also to expedite hiring, benefiting both the apprentice and the employer. A win-win education model for plumbing expertise. Warren Hyde #plumber #plumbing #plumbers #trades #plumberslife #plumberlife #exams #education #plumbingproblems #emergencyplumber

Here he is! One of our fav students, Rhys. Happy days at the yard with Glen, APEX Scaffolding, Exeter. Rhys has a great opportunity to carry out his T Level industry placement and gain lots of valuable experience. 🛠 #tlevel #exetercollege #apexscaffolding #designsurveyingplanning

This is the best fourth year, plumbing rough- in. As students must study it in theory in order redesign the layout so that it only has four vents instead of the eight vents demonstrated on the fire department blueprint. #blueprints #sait #plumber #pipe #apprentice #trades #college #code #drain #vent #construction

Video with BACC Construction Trade Students in it!!

🛠️ Join us in Building a Skilled Workforce! 🛠️ Are you a young adult aged 18-29 looking to kickstart your career in the skilled trades industry? Look no further! What: "Building a Skilled Workforce" - A week-long program designed to equip youth with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the skilled trades, focusing on Carpentry for our July cohort. Who: Organized by Aspire For Higher and Skills Ontario, in collaboration with community partners. When: Starting July 8th, don't miss out on this transformative opportunity! Where: Hamilton, Ontario Why: - Holistic Skill Development - Industry-Relevant Training with Hands-on Learning - Career Pathway Support At "Building a Skilled Workforce," we're committed to enhancing opportunities for Equity Deserving Populations, with a special focus on empowering Black youth to access the skilled trades sector. Key Objectives: 1. Broaden community, private, and public sector engagement in employing youth from Black Canadian communities and other equity deserving populations. 2. Empower individuals to choose skilled trades as their primary career path after secondary school, eliminating aimless job-hopping and multiple post-secondary options. Don't miss this chance to pave your way to a rewarding career in Carpentry and beyond. Let's build a brighter future together! Interested? Contact me for more details and to secure your spot in the July cohort. Together, let's aspire for higher and build a skilled workforce for tomorrow! #SkilledTrades #YouthEmpowerment #EquityInclusion #BuildingOpportunities #AspireForHigher #SkillsOntario Email: [email protected]