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Jobber ambassador, Lexis Czumak-Abreu, was recently featured in Business Insider! "I could no longer work as a personal trainer under the COVID-19 restrictions. Electricians were considered essential workers. I couldn't just stay unemployed, so I started working as an electrician full time...Once the pandemic was over, I realized I wanted to keep doing it." - Lexis Czumak-Abreu So great to see the media highlight young females in the skilled trades. 💪 Check out the article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gBiJiup4

This evidence of Diversity and Inclusion matters. Representation matters a lot. When you work with folks whose presence is at the margin, it dramatically impacts the work being done. There is still work to be done. It's time to address the underrepresentation of certain identities in various fields. We need more male teachers, more female loggers, and more women electricians. The conversation needs to be honest, and the solutions need to be implementable. If you want to make a change, now is the time to act. Let's work together with Stick With It, LLC to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

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How many children do you know who dream of growing up to become an HVAC technician? While it’s easy to think of Gen Z as children depending on your age and experience, prior definitions from the Pew Research Center (which has since reevaluated how it examines age cohorts overall) would put the oldest members of that crew at around 27 years old. They’re doing more than just shaping social media culture: They’re also getting into skilled trades. #repost credit: Technical.ly #support #educate #promote #skilledtrades #unionstrong #earnwhileyoulearn #didyouknow #careeropportunities

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The AO-K program has six career pathways: Administrative Assistant, Automotive Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, Healthcare, Web Development, and Welding. Students in the AO-K Program work on their GED while taking classes in one of these pathways. #GED #AdultEducation #CTE #workforce #careergoals

Reflections on My First Week as an Occupational Therapy Intern I am excited to share that I have just completed my first week as an Occupational Therapy (OT) intern, and what a week it has been! In just a short span of time, I have had the privilege to meet and interact with a diverse group of individuals—children, teachers, helpers, and caregivers. Each encounter has offered me invaluable insights and learning experiences that are shaping my journey in this field. As an OT intern, I am quickly learning the importance of patience. Working with children requires understanding their unique needs and behaviors, especially when dealing with their moodiness and fluctuating attention levels. It's a delicate balance of providing structure while also allowing for flexibility and spontaneity in our activities. One of the key aspects of my role involves engaging with children in playful activities designed to enhance their developmental milestones. Many of the children I work with experience delayed milestones, and it is our job to create an environment that supports their growth. From working on attention levels to managing hyperactivity, each activity is crafted to be both enjoyable and therapeutic. Playing games and conducting playful activities are not just fun for the kids, but they also serve a crucial role in their development. Through these activities, we aim to improve their motor skills, social interactions, and overall well-being. It's incredibly rewarding to see the progress, no matter how small, and to know that our efforts are making a difference in their lives. As I look forward to the coming weeks, I am eager to continue learning and growing in this field. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth, and I am ready to embrace them all. #OccupationalTherapy #Internship #LearningJourney #ChildDevelopment #OTIntern

🎉 "...209 graduates have found jobs!" 🙌 Job titles include pathology assistant, service support advisor, patient access administrator, medical secretary clerk and maintenance apprentice. 💼 Since Hft's partnership with us began, 209 graduates have found jobs. In the 2022-2023 year, 43 graduates gained employment. We provide a high-quality supported internship model that enables young adult with learning disabilities or autism spectrum conditions to gain employment. This goes against the actual employment rate among this demographic which remains as low as 4.8 per cent in England. 📖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egj66XxS

"I went through 12 years of regular school and 4 years of college, and still never heard a single word about the trades. College is not for everybody, and you don’t want somebody to find that out once they graduate high school... "The trades are a great future for many kids who college isn’t for. There’s so much opportunity, it’s just that nobody hears about it so nobody knows about it. You can’t buy into what you don’t know about." 💡 🚰 🔥 ❄ Thank you, Homepros and Mr. Lollis of NuBlue Service Group, for sharing a real-life perspective on what the trades can offer! This is why awareness into the trades is so important. Check out our website for resources to use in sharing these careers with the next generation! ***** #explorethetrades #skilledtrades #discover #themoreyouknow #cte #careers #apprenticeship #plumbing #hvac #electrical

IT’S A MYTH that you need a new grad placement to launch your career. Here are some things you can do if you don’t get into a program.