This special episode includes two legends in the Construction Industry talking about how to improve one of the biggest issues in in business:  Workforce Development.Stan Beckley from Builders First Source and Mark Nix from the HBA of South Carolina joined The Leader Mentality Show from Columbia, SC at the annual legislative Bird Supper for HBA. For years, builders and other trades have felt the effects of a limited work force in skilled trades. The issue has been getting more challenging in recent years as the workforce has continued to shrink while demand for the trades continue to increase. Listen to this great information where Stan and Mark discuss strategies to get more people into the workforce. This discussion is applicable to all industries!Some highlights:-Learn about the wildly successful Be Pro, Be Proud initiative that brings learning about the industry to school students through interactive simulations-A glimpse into how we initially got into the environment of young people not joining the construction industry-Construction jobs pay very well in 2023 (many about $45k per year)-Bringing focus back on students getting exposure to the industry is a collaborative effort with the schools and the trades-Job shadowing is a highly effective tool in getting students interested in working at companies-How legislators can help to bring a focus on bringing back the workforce-Each new home built provides jobs in the community-The Building industry puts roofs over peoples heads - and that's something to be proud ofFor more on the Be Pro, Be Proud initiative, check this out: Be Pro Be Proud - South Carolina (beprobeproudsc.org)

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