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Are you looking for a career change? Are you tired of your current job and want to find a new path where you can really make something of your life? A career in the construction industry just might be the thing for you. So what are the benefits of working in the construction industry? Let's take a look!
Times are changing. The older generation is moving onto retirement and leaving a considerable need in the construction industry. Due to a trade labor shortage in the United States, there is a growing opportunity for younger people to get involved and build lasting careers in the industry. Let's take a look at what opportunities trade labor hold for youth.
Not a Waste of Time - Three Reasons Why It's Important to be a Part of a Trade Association
Posted on April 18th, 2017
Cold and stale food. Stuffy conference room with people you do not know or care to know, listening to a boring presentation full of information you are never going to use. What is the benefit of a trade association membership when it only seems to waste your time if that is all you can associate it with?
What do you think of when people start talking about CGI? Maybe it's the last blockbuster film you saw in movie theaters, or an action packed episode of your favorite television show. Either way, we associate the technology with Hollywood and millions of dollars spent making people, places, and things that do not exist look real.
A strong jobs report, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, reflected that U.S. employment grew by 235,000 jobs, with construction and manufacturing leading the way.
There are a lot of opinions about the new President of the United States, Donald Trump. That said, today's article would like to narrowly focus on the question of trade labor and jobs. Will the Trump Administration have a positive impact on trade labor and construction jobs?
The construction industry will always be necessary but growth is uncertain until the first quarter of the new year comes. The construction industry is still a good field to get into with decent pay with less investment than other professional or academic careers. If you’re still curious about the construction industry, come check out Arizona Contractor License Center.
Are you planning on getting a contractor license? Here are a few quick tips for you on how to prepare for an “open book” contractor exam. If you never had to prepare for exams, it can seem very daunting and tedious. However, with regular short sessions of studying, you can be extremely productive and efficient.
Humans don’t work well under constant stress, and independent contractors experience a lot of stress. It’s important to find balance in your life, and there are many creative ways you can do so. Volunteer with organizations like Habitat for Humanity, mentor upcoming tradesmen through local trade schools or community colleges, join a local sporting team – the possibilities are endless.
While being self-employed means true freedom, it is a simple fact that not everyone is cut out for it. Having complete control of when you work, and when you play, is awesome, but it comes with a lot of responsibility. If things go wrong, there is no one to point a finger at except yourself. However, there are strategies that can help the self-employed be successful.