A New Discussion Series: Good 4 Biz & our Workforce
Posted by: Asher Nichols, owner of Asher Nichols & Craftsmen, and Director Chair of Workforce Development Committee The REALITY…
Every fall EM NARI hosts Youth Remodeling Career Day for area high school students. For the past three years, more than 500 students have come from vocational/technical programs from Massachusetts and Rhode Island to experience hands-on learning provided by members.
The EM NARI Youth Remodeling Career Day committee members work in conjunction with our Workforce Development committee to produce this encompassing event. Members volunteer to lead the groups from activity to activity as well as host activity booths.
“I like all of the hands-on experience and how we got to do most of the stuff that would most likely happen on a job site.”
“The most valuable was learning about the different types of tools because it was focused on the field of work I want.”
“I liked the fact that the majority of the event was very hands-on for the students. Most events are a ‘view only’ type.”
“There were a lot of hands-on activities with incentives for the students to participate. The presenters worked very well with the students and were very approachable.”
EM NARI members offer mock interviews to help students prepare for the job market. There are contests and learning sessions offered throughout the day, along with a box lunch.
“I liked how they gave us the option of doing mock interviews to help us in the future.”
“The opportunity to volunteer and being hands-on with those interested in the trades” -Ryan Wagner, Wagner Development – Hosted interactive building activity focused on installing windows
“I really enjoyed working with the students and seeing how well they all worked together to problem-solve.” -Sterling Bump, Custom Contracting, Inc – Event Volunteer
“Great interaction with the students. Great encouragement by teachers and staff to get students involved in the workstation.” -Ryan Benevides, James Hardie Building Products, Event Sponsor
Peter Feinmann (Feinmann, Inc.)
Bill Farnsworth (Custom Contracting, Inc.)
Paul Morse (Morse Construction)
Kathy DeMeyer (Encore Construction)
Kimberlee Dow (Dovercraft)
Jim Lavallee (Lavallee Systems)
Posted by: Asher Nichols, owner of Asher Nichols & Craftsmen, and Director Chair of Workforce Development Committee The REALITY…
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