Skilled Trades Welders As you’re probably aware, the demand for skilled trades workers, especially welders, is on the rise, due to a shortage of skilled labor in the construction, manufacturing and industrial fields. New and beginning welders currently pursing welding careers are by and large enrolled in some type of welding education program, but they’re always seeking additional resources; especially when it comes to learning unusual or unique. General Welding Tips, Resources Welding School & Job Info MORE >>

As noted by Seattle Councilmember Mike O’Brien, the CPW for Home program accomplishes three lofty goals: It reduces our carbon footprint through reducing energy usage; It allows homeowners to improve the efficiency and value of their homes; and It creates jobs and careers in a growth industry. Lets Talk Green Materials Department of Labor Failing To Properly Set Davis-Bacon Wages? In honor of this special day, I decided to reach out to some stakeholders in a very special that will help change energy consumption in the greater Seattle area - Community Power Works (CPW). MORE >>

Sixteen freshman through graduate students filled the workshop wanting to know how to attract employers to their profile, showcase their activities, and for 15, ultimately launch their project management career in construction. With 55% of members attending the Construction Users Roundtable Conference expecting a labor shortage of construction managers, here are a few hungry students you may be interested in: Graduate Students: Navid Behzad. Students at the Del E Webb School of Construction are all thinking of their future. Arpita Ghosh. Christine Tancinco. Chris Celani. Del E. MORE >>

Despite national unemployment still hovering near 10 percent, there are pockets of labor shortages where thousands of new positions go unfilled. Because a lot of people when they’re growing up or they’re graduating from high school or college, they don’t necessarily think about the HVAC industry when they’re looking at their career choice. How do you get the message out to kids who aren’t yet thinking about possible careers? How do things look these days for hiring managers in the HVAC industry? Read more about HVAC Jobs on The SmartVan. MORE >>

Six out of the top ten jobs employers are having difficulty filling have a direct impact on the field service industry and include the following: - Technicians ranked #1 - Skilled Trades Workers ranked#3 - Engineers ranked #4 - Laborers ranked #5 - IT Staff ranked #8 - Production Operators ranked #9. Perkins Vocational Act known as the Perkins Act which was intended to improve the skills of the labor force and prepare adults for skilled trade job opportunities. “I believe we need a national PR campaign for skilled labor. big one. So where do we go from here? MORE >>