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Tapping High School Seniors to Recruit the Next Generation of Trade Workers

The industry should try to reach high schoolers directly, where they are: online.
By Brittany Bainum
August 31, 2021
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by Brittany Bainum
With more than 15 years in the construction industry serving in a variety of HR leadership roles, and a rooted understanding of the challenges connecting construction employers to potential employees, Brittany launched Tradeworthy Jobs--an app-based platform created exclusively for listing construction positions. The Tradeworthy Jobs team works hand-in-hand with high school guidance counselors across the country, bridging the gap between construction employers and candidates.

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