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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | TRADESMEN INSIGHTS MARCH 27, 2012 Why Aren’t Young People Considering Blue Collar Jobs? These folks can make 60-80K a year, and they can’t ship those jobs across the pond. These factory jobs aren’t low tech anymore, or are they in dingie old factories. These are high-tech, high-salary jobs running multi-million dollar manufacturing cells using the latest computer technology. Its model can be started anywhere in the country and for various types of jobs. If we want to have a resurrection of manufacturing jobs here, we need to start letting parents and kids know there are alternatives to a 4-year degree. Make it fun, exciting and cool! | WELD MY WORLD DECEMBER 6, 2011 Wonder Women Casting: Seeking Real-Life Wendy the Welder Finally get some recognition for your contribution as a blue-collar worker. From the website: From gals who have the guts to work as morticians to real life female roughnecks who trade in their high heels for hard hats, we're seeking a wide range of women who all share a passion for their dirty jobs and make no bones about it. Doron Ofir Casting is on the hunt for real-life Wonder Women who fill the roles of Wendy the Welder, Rosie the Riveter, Mining Michelle, Long Shore Lucy, Oil Rig Rachel, and Sewer Sarah on a daily basis. Whether knee deep. Welding News & Noteworthy | | | | | |
| THE SMART VAN MARCH 16, 2011 Can the iPad Survive Tough 'Gray Collar' Jobs? Q&A With. Close The SmartVan Powered by ServiceMax Follow Us Follow @TheSmartVan on Twitter Get the Weekly SmartVan Skip to content Home Field Service HVAC Clean Tech Cloud Computing Home » Field Service » Can the iPad Survive Tough ‘Gray Collar’ Jobs? Q&A With MobileDemand’s Russ Martin Can the iPad Survive Tough ‘Gray Collar’ Jobs? Martin, and MobileDemand’s director of marketing, Maureen Szlemp, explain why, despite the mass popularity of the iPad and other tablets for business , some jobs still require beefier equipment. | BRAND CONSTRUCTION MARCH 19, 2012  Construction Industry Behind the Times with Marketing? This is due to decades of low bid jobs, a surplus of projects where companies didn’t really need to compete, and the blue collar nature of construction workers turned executives. While reviewing a few discussions in my LinkedIn groups, one in the Construction Marketing Association’s discussions caught my eye. ” Unfortunately this is all too true in many cases. | WELD MY WORLD DECEMBER 14, 2011 5 Persistent Myths About Welding Some people think welding is a low-paying job. Picture Credit: Jay Mann via Flickr Welding is a low-paying profession This myth suffers from the stigma surrounding all blue-collar jobs. In one form or another welders have had to deal with some pretty interesting attitudes towards the welding profession. Others think there isn’t much diversity to being a welder. Even more interesting for women welders is this common remark: “Really? You’re a welder?” Despite evidence to the contrary (see the. Welding Fact or Fiction | BRAND CONSTRUCTION NOVEMBER 23, 2010  Branding Like Mike Rowe – Brand Constructors » Branding Like Mike Rowe Since you’re in construction, you probably know Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs, but if you don’t you may recognize his voice from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch or his face on ads for Ford Trucks and Lee Jeans. Mike Rowe rose to fame on Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs – profiles “People who aren’t afraid to get dirty. | | | | | | | |
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THE SMART VAN | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011  An iPad for Every Technician in the Field? Why Not?
It’s been fascinating to watch how swiftly businesses – of all sizes and across all industries, even blue- collar businesses such as field service – have adopted the iPad during the past year. Check out our new Job Board! Photo from GraphicLeftovers. Nick Wingfield wrote a great piece in the New York Times about how Apple, long reluctant to cater to the business market and its particular needs, is starting to warm up to business. Of course, business folks, too, have warmed to Apple, demanding access to their preferred devices at work. Employees ” Exactly. MORE >> -
THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011  Top 5 Summer Movies for Field Service Pros
Plus, cars (usually vans or trucks, actually) are the way most field service professionals get from job to job. If you’re a fan of the blue collar comic who’s the nation’s preeminent expert on rednecks, check out our own Patrick Peterson’s “You Might Be a Tradesman if…&# list, which takes Foxworthy’s famous comedic style and tweaks it a bit for the field service set. So which summer movies in 2011 are should field service techs and managers look forward to most? Cars 2. Opens 6/24 ). Captain America: The First Avenger. MORE >> -
THE SMART VAN | THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2011  Top 5 Summer Movies for Field Service Pros
Plus, cars (usually vans or trucks, actually) are the way most field service professionals get from job to job. If you’re a fan of the blue collar comic who’s the nation’s preeminent expert on rednecks, check out our own Patrick Peterson’s “You Might Be a Tradesman if…&# list, which takes Foxworthy’s famous comedic style and tweaks it a bit for the field service set. So which summer movies in 2011 are should field service techs and managers look forward to most? Cars 2. Opens 6/24 ). Captain America: The First Avenger. MORE >> -
 Revolution comes to the law
The lament that outsourcing drives blue collar jobs over seas has always struck me as short sighted. The impact of globalization extends far beyond the blue collar manufacturing world. Globalization impacts every aspect of the economy, including the delivery of professional services. Designers, construction managers and similarly situated providers of professional services in the built industry feel the pinch from global competition as well. Hire consultants, as necessary, to address issues specific to your teams concerns and your project. James L. MORE >> -
WELD MY WORLD | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011 Taking the Nontraditional Approach to Job Hunting
Some of us need a job, and some us really need a job. What other creative steps can you take towards job hunting? The Social Media Route As social media continues to push its way into all areas of our daily lives, more and more companies are using this medium to find and analyze job prospects. One might argue that most blue collar positions are not found through. Welding School & Job InfoDeciding that submitting his resume was just not enough, experienced welder Charles Prather has made his resume a road sign – and the results look promising. MORE >> - Can technology help contractors with their staffing needs? WORKERSNOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
- Can technology help contractors with their staffing needs? WORKERSNOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
- The Importance of Building a Worker Profile WORKERSNOW | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010
- Can technology help contractors with their staffing needs? WORKERSNOW | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
- New Economy Job Growth Goes to the Creative Class CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEGE | MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011
- Wal-Mart Store Construction in Chicago | Commercial Construction. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BLOG | TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010
- The Grapes of Wrath GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011
- And Nobody Knows - Ikea GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011
- All Men/Women Are Not Equal GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
- Weekly Roundup News in the Welding World - Welding Resources and Tips WELD MY WORLD | FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011
- Branding Like Mike Rowe BRAND CONSTRUCTION | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010
- The Emerald City wins again! GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009
- Maybe they mean Green as in "Alien" GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009
- Brother, Can you Spare Million? GREEN GODDESS | SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2009
- Greeen/Blue whatever the collar the jobs exist GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009
- Build It and they Won't Come GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009
- Moving On. GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2009
- Playing and Paying Fair GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
- Bad News on the Frontline GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009
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