Description

Filling the skilled trades gap talent pipeline must be a shared mission of labor unions and contractors alike, as the result of our combined effort will benefit the entire electrical contracting industry. This session will discuss the experiences and best practices of a NECA member on holding a Skilled Trades Night for middle and high school students, their parents and educators. The process to develop, prepare for and pull off this event will be detailed as well as the impact it had on the company, the local community and the industry.

Speakers

• Angie Wood

  Angie Wood is Vice-President and Human Resources Director at J. Ranck Electric, a leading electrical contractor in Michigan. Angie has worked in the business her entire adult life and, together with her brother Adam Ranck, is a 2nd generation owner, leading the company since 2014. Angie has 15 years of experience in human resources, developing programs and leading the company in employee performance management, strategic planning, recruiting, employee relations, training and development. She created Skilled Trades Night and has connected with nearly 1,000 students, parents, and educators interested in the trades. Angie is passionate about recruiting new talent to the industry and has made it her mission to change the way people think about careers in the trades.

• Kate Blasius

  Kate grew up in a construction family business, working closely with her father. She joined JRE in 2013 and has worked her way from a position as Human Resources Intern to the position she holds today of Communications Manager. In her time at J. Ranck Electric, Kate has worked on recruiting, onboarding, compensation, training, program development, and employee development. Kate was integral in developing Skilled Trades Night and remains enthusiastic about solving problems like the trades gap by starting the conversation and engaging people.

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