Artisans

Housecall Pro joins forces with industry leaders to launch Trade Academy, a resource for the next generation of tradespeople

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Trade Academy focuses on delivering value to trade school students, job seekers, and home service business owners alike.

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  • Trade Academy focuses on delivering value to trade school students, job seekers, and home service business owners alike.
  • "When we talk to our customers, we consistently hear that hiring skilled tradespeople is their biggest pain point," says Ian Heidt, President & Cofounder of Housecall Pro.
  • For many young people, the trades are a lucrative alternative to the traditional college path, and not enough people know that. "
  • Housecall Pro is a top-rated, all-in-one business solution that helps over 20,000 home services companies work simpler and grow smarter.

Who Will Earn the Title, “World’s Best Bricklayer?”

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

SPEC MIX, LLC, a QUIKRETE Company, is finalizing preparations for the worlds largest and most prestigious masonry competition, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500.

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  • SPEC MIX, LLC, a QUIKRETE Company, is finalizing preparations for the worlds largest and most prestigious masonry competition, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500.
  • This action-packed bricklaying battle will happen on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at the World of Concrete expo in Las Vegas, NV.
  • The grueling competition is designed to identify the best bricklayer in the world based upon who can lay the most brick, with the least amount of deductions in one hour.
  • Regional qualifications were held across North America to determine who earned the opportunity to compete for over $125,000 in cash and prizes in Las Vegas.

The Home Depot Foundation Partners with Girl Scouts of the USA to Launch Skilled Trades Training Program for Young Women

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

ATLANTA, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot Foundation today announced a new strategic partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to provide introductory trades training experience and career education for young women.

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  • ATLANTA, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot Foundation today announced a new strategic partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to provide introductory trades training experience and career education for young women.
  • The Foundation and GSUSA will host the first-ever joint construction workshops for Cadette, Senior and Ambassador level Girl Scouts (8th 12th grades).
  • This pilot program, launching in Fall 2021, will engage troops throughout Atlanta, Denver and Houston, providing hands-on experience with carpentry and other building construction trades.
  • These skilled trades workshops will be led by female industry professionals and will offer career guidance and additional education touchpoints for young women seeking trades training opportunities.

Careers in the Skilled Trades Await New High School Grads

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

With an alarming shortage of workers in the skilled trades, PeopleReady Skilled Trades urges new graduates to consider a job in this growing sector.

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  • With an alarming shortage of workers in the skilled trades, PeopleReady Skilled Trades urges new graduates to consider a job in this growing sector.
  • What we see right now is a continued high demand for tradespeople, creating immediate opportunities for this years high school graduates to get on a solid career path right out of school, said Jill Quinn, executive leader of PeopleReady Skilled Trades.
  • For those new high school graduates looking to get started in the skilled trades, PeopleReady Skilled Trades offers the following tips:
    Complete your basic educationIf you havent already, get your high school diploma or GEDmany positions and apprenticeships will require it.
  • The skilled trades division of PeopleReady works throughout the U.S. to connect tradespeople, from highly skilled to apprentice-level and beginner, with work across a variety of trades.

Ferdinand von Hapsburg & Sustainable Apparel Experts, Merchant Tailor Team Up in Brand Collaboration

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

It\'s the first sustainable, motorsport apparel collection made entirely from recycled materials.\n86400 is the number of seconds that populate a 24-hour day.

Key Points: 
  • It\'s the first sustainable, motorsport apparel collection made entirely from recycled materials.\n86400 is the number of seconds that populate a 24-hour day.
  • Beyond motorsports other customers include PADI, Bremont and WWF.\nFerdinand von Hapsburg, APR,said: "Drive Fast, Act Faster has been an incredible journey to date.
  • It\'s only been made possible by partners such as Merchant Tailor who understand that change is incremental and about choices.
  • This new partnership, confronting and tackling environmental issues, perfectly aligns with our values at Merchant Tailor, where sustainable choices come first.

Ontario Building Trades support general direction of new legislation

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'TORONTO, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development introduced new legislation entitled the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Building Trades Council welcomes Minister McNaughton\xe2\x80\x99s legislative direction to protect the construction trades classification system and his goal to ensure that compulsory construction trade work is only performed by certified journeypersons and apprentices, and that non-compulsory trades remain fulsome,\xe2\x80\x9d announced Patrick Dillon, Business Manager of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis is a positive move away from the government\xe2\x80\x99s previous legislative approach which included the introduction of skill-sets,\xe2\x80\x9d observed Patrick, adding that \xe2\x80\x9cmodularized skill-sets would have been devastating for the skilled trades training system in Ontario, and today\xe2\x80\x99s announcement turns the page in a positive direction.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cThere are a number of areas requiring further work.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development introduced new legislation entitled the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Building Trades Council welcomes Minister McNaughton\xe2\x80\x99s legislative direction to protect the construction trades classification system and his goal to ensure that compulsory construction trade work is only performed by certified journeypersons and apprentices, and that non-compulsory trades remain fulsome,\xe2\x80\x9d announced Patrick Dillon, Business Manager of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis is a positive move away from the government\xe2\x80\x99s previous legislative approach which included the introduction of skill-sets,\xe2\x80\x9d observed Patrick, adding that \xe2\x80\x9cmodularized skill-sets would have been devastating for the skilled trades training system in Ontario, and today\xe2\x80\x99s announcement turns the page in a positive direction.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cThere are a number of areas requiring further work.
  • For example, scopes of practice, compliance and enforcement, and the establishment of trades training boards to name a few, which the Building Trades will be advocating for since trades training is the lifeblood of our industry,\xe2\x80\x9d he explained.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAttracting, retaining, and graduating more apprentices in Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s construction trades serves to strengthen the individual career paths of construction workers, thereby strengthening our industry which in-turn, helps our economy \xe2\x80\x93 that is our goal.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe Building Trades will work diligently with the government to provide important input during the process to ensure that the final legislative results are worthy of full support from the Council which would be in the best interest of construction tradespeople and consumers in the province of Ontario,\xe2\x80\x9d concluded Dillon.\nThe Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario represents 150,000 trades workers throughout the province.
  • For more information, please contact Patrick Dillon:\n'

City Machine Technologies Prepares to Celebrate National Skilled Trades Day on May 5, 2021

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- City Machine Technologies, Inc. established National Skilled Trades Day in 2019 to increase awareness on the benefits of skilled trades jobs in the United States and to celebrate skilled trades workers.

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  • b'YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- City Machine Technologies, Inc. established National Skilled Trades Day in 2019 to increase awareness on the benefits of skilled trades jobs in the United States and to celebrate skilled trades workers.
  • National Skilled Trades Day is observed annually, on the first Wednesday in May, as proclaimed by the Registrar at National Day Calendar.
  • "\nCMT established National Skilled Trades Day to help celebrate those who are employed as skilled trades workers, inform the community about the benefits of skilled trades jobs, and encourage those who are considering entering trade schools or trade jobs.\nNational Skilled Trades Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday in May annually.
  • In addition, they will celebrate their own skilled trades workforce on May 5th with a socially distanced luncheon.\nFor more information about National Skilled Trades Day, please visit http://www.cmtcompanies.com/national-skilled-trades-day or contact Claudia Kovach at [email protected] .\nAbout City Machine Technologies, Inc. City Machine Technologies, Inc. has been serving medium and large industrial manufacturing companies for over 30 years.

The Cobblers and Sudsies Announce Transformative Partnership to Service Florida Consumers

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Through this partnership, The Cobblers can offer Sudsies\' existing guests a pick-up and delivery service for their premium sneakers, leather shoes, handbags, wallets, and belts.

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  • Through this partnership, The Cobblers can offer Sudsies\' existing guests a pick-up and delivery service for their premium sneakers, leather shoes, handbags, wallets, and belts.
  • "This collaboration with The Cobblers provides Sudsies\' guests a turn-key solution to clean and repair all of the signature items in their closets from the shirt on your back to the shoes on your feet, Sudsies and The Cobblers are your one-stop-shop for an entire wardrobe refresh."
  • Mr. Loeb continued.\nRolling out over the next several weeks, the new partnership called "The Cobblies" will be fully operational in March 2021.
  • The Cobblers empowersconsumers to extend the use and life of their footwear and handbags.The Cobblers is located at 6300 NE 4th Ave Miami, FL 33138.

Chicago Apprentice Network Surpasses 1,000 New Apprenticeships Since 2017 Launch

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Friday, April 23, 2021

b'CHICAGO, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Apprentice Network today announced it has surpassed 1,000 apprenticeships in the Chicagoland area since its creation in August 2017.

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  • b'CHICAGO, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Apprentice Network today announced it has surpassed 1,000 apprenticeships in the Chicagoland area since its creation in August 2017.
  • I applaud the employers of the Chicago Apprentice Network for building a bridge to talented young people, whether they be first-generation college students, Dreamers, young people of color or others," Senator Durbin said.\n"The skilled trades have long used apprenticeships to grow their talent.
  • I applaud the Chicago Apprentice Network for building upon this model to bring apprenticeships to some of the fastest-growing parts of Illinois\' economy," said Speaker Welch.
  • The Chicago Apprentice Network provides resources and has proven the viability of this model.

U.S. Skilled Trades Labor Shortage Heightens as In-Demand Jobs Remain Unfilled the Longest

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

A new analysis by the skilled trades division of staffing leader PeopleReady finds that the most in-demand skilled trade jobs are remaining unfilled the longestroughly a month on averagedue to the shortage of qualified workers.

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  • A new analysis by the skilled trades division of staffing leader PeopleReady finds that the most in-demand skilled trade jobs are remaining unfilled the longestroughly a month on averagedue to the shortage of qualified workers.
  • The skilled trades are in dire need of workers right now, with a particularly high demand for apprentice-level and skilled labor positions.
  • These are steady, well-paying jobs that hold a bright future, even in an unpredictable economic climate, said Jill Quinn, executive leader of PeopleReady Skilled Trades.
  • PeopleReady Skilled Trades works throughout the nation to connect tradespeople, from highly skilled to apprentice-level and beginner, with work across a variety of trades.