We found 2 episodes of Hardworking Happy Hour with the tag “tradespeople”.
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Episode 157: Mark Hedstrom of Skilled Career Coalition!
April 7th, 2025 | Season 1 | 1 hr 4 mins
career choices, community involvement, education, industry connection, labor shortage, mentorship, philanthropy, skilled careers, skilled trades, social media, trades awareness, tradespeople, vocational training, workforce development, youth engagement
In this conversation, Sean, Catherine and Mark Hedstrom discuss the importance of skilled trades and the need to destigskilled trades, workforce development, career choices, education, trades awareness, youth engagement, skilled careers, labor shortage, vocational training, industry connection, skilled trades, education, workforce development, mentorship, social media, career choices, philanthropy, youth engagement, tradespeople, community involvementmatize blue collar jobs. Mark, the executive director of the Skilled Careers Coalition, emphasizes the necessity of engaging parents and students in exploring skilled career options. They explore the challenges of connecting students to opportunities in the workforce and the fragmented ecosystem that exists. Mark shares insights on the supply and demand for skilled labor and his passion for raising awareness about the viability of skilled careers as a pathway to economic stability. In this conversation, Mark Hedstrom discusses the evolving landscape of skilled trades, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of social media on youth career choices. He emphasizes the need for a shift in educational focus, exploring alternative pathways for the next generation, and the role of philanthropy in addressing workforce challenges. The discussion highlights the significance of passion in career choices and the necessity of community engagement to foster a new generation of skilled workers.
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Episode 62 - Big Jobs vs. Little Jobs, Taking the BEST Photos, and Women in Construction Week!
March 20th, 2023 | Season 1 | 1 hr 5 mins
build, builders, business owners, carpentry, construction, content marketing, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, framing, tradesmen, tradespeople, tradeswomen
Sean and Catherine are back to their regular programming! In this weeks episode, they touch on the never ending debate of doing fewer but bigger jobs vs more but smaller jobs. They also do a recap on Women in Construction week. And lastly they give their best pointers and stress the importance of getting the best quality pictures you can get! TUNE IN!