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The Construction MF'ers
Leading a successful construction or manufacturing business can be tough. To survive, sometimes you have to be a real MF'er. We get it -- we're real MF'ers, too. MF'ers do what's right, pay it forward, lead through action, and get the job done. What did YOU think we meant by MF'ers? In THE Construction MF'ers, Mobilization Funding CEO and Co-Founder, Scott Peper, sits down with construction and manufacturing leaders to learn what they are doing differently and why it works. With a focus on communication, culture, and collaboration, The CONSTRUCTION MF'ERS tackles issues like labor, mental health, diversity, and growth with purpose.
The Construction MF'ers
The Hidden Benefits of Skilled Trades NOBODY Tells You w/ Stacey Holsinger | Construction MF'ers E80
Turning the spotlight on skilled trades reveals opportunities many people never hear about—and that’s exactly the focus of this Construction MF'ers Podcast episode!
Join our CEO and Founder, Scott Peper, as he speaks with Stacey Holsinger, Founder of Steel Toe Communications and Chat CTE. Stacey is leading the charge to attract young, diverse talent into construction by sharing real stories and transparent insights about the benefits, salaries, and career paths in skilled trades.
This episode arrives just in time for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek (November 17-23), a celebration of the value apprentices add to our workforce, where Stacey and Scott explore key topics for anyone curious about a career in construction:
🔹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Get the real story on what skilled trade professionals earn and how these earnings compare to traditional college careers.
🔹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Learn how genuine, short-form video content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram is connecting trades with young talent.
🔹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗘: See how Stacey’s platform is showcasing authentic stories to close the gap between industry veterans and career explorers.
🔹 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Understand why apprenticeships are crucial for building a skilled workforce and how they open up clear career paths for young people.
🔹 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Discover overlooked fields like underwater welding and elevator mechanics that offer lucrative, fulfilling work.
If you’re looking to explore a rewarding career in skilled trades or if you’re a contractor seeking innovative ways to attract and engage new talent, this episode is waiting just for you.
Stacey and Scott discuss practical strategies like using storytelling and social media to showcase real employee experiences, diving into transparent salary discussions to boost credibility, and emphasizing the role of apprenticeships in building a skilled workforce. You’ll learn how focusing on authentic communication, career development, and the unique benefits of skilled trades can help highlight the construction industry’s potential to a new generation—just in time for National Apprenticeship Week.
Learn more about National Apprenticeship Week (Nov 17-23): https://www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week
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