Changing the Perception of a Career in the Craft Trades

The following article was authored by Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director of the Construction Career Collaborative.One of the questions that I am often asked when I speak to folks in the commercial construction industry about our work at Construction Career Collaborative is “When is C3 going to begin recruiting kids coming out of high school?”  It is frequently followed by the observation that not everyone is meant for college and surely the young people who choose not to pursue a college...

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Enterprise Hub takes stock of innovation achievements in first five years

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part II

ACCIDENTSIn the event an employee is involved in an accident or sustains an injury while on the job, they must report it to their supervisor immediately regardless of its severity. First aid supplies are normally maintained at jobsites to take care of certain minor injuries. When medical attention is warranted, the supervisor will assist the employee in getting to proper medical facilities.Where the seriousness of an injury is in question, the supervisor and/or the Company reserve the right to...

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€50,000 for UK’s “most promising tech entrepreneur” to teach young children how to play music

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part 1

ATTENDANCERegular and on-time attendance is essential to the efficient operations of the Company, and is an essential function of every employee’s job. Excessive absenteeism and tardiness are not only inconvenient, they are also costly problems. While it is recognized that occasional illness or personal reasons cause unavoidable absence or tardiness from work, regular on-time attendance is required for continued employment.Employees must call their supervisor or the office prior to 6:30 a.m. to...

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Breaking research boundaries to address global mass displacement

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Video: The Rational Middle on Immigration's Crossroads, Rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey

The following post was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published on Construction Citizen.The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and the struggle of Southeast Texas to recover from the monster storm is front and center in the newest edition of The Rational Middle Immigration documentary series.Filmmaker Gregory Kallenberg and former Houston Chronicle Business Columnist Loren Steffy are tackling the issue of immigration reform one step at a time this new video series that ...

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With 41 Percent of Construction Workforce Retiring by 2031, the Industry Needs to Get Moving with C3

The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published on Construction Citizen.Construction executives from around the Houston area gathered this week to learn more about how they can create “a robust craft training program in your organization and link it to a career path” through an initiative that continues to grow. Those were the words of Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director of the Construction Career Collaborative, as he kicked off an event at the Museum of Fine Arts...

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Engineering and science professional bodies benchmark performance on diversity and inclusion

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