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CAL SMACNA’s 53rd Annual Convention Recap

CAL SMACNA’s 53rd Annual Convention Recap

by Emily Mills | May 9, 2019 | Politics and Industry News

CAL SMACNA’s 53rd Annual Convention in Ojai, California was a success!

A Woman’s Journey from Stay-at-Home Mom to Construction Worker

A Woman’s Journey from Stay-at-Home Mom to Construction Worker

by Emily Mills | Apr 30, 2019 | Politics and Industry News

Carlyn McClelland is a licensed contractor working at Clayton Homes in Middlebury, Indiana, who helps put the finishing touches on customers’ dream homes. But for the former probation officer with a degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University, it’s a far cry from the reality she once knew.

Forbes Article — Why Aren’t Graduates Ready for Work?

Forbes Article — Why Aren’t Graduates Ready for Work?

by Emily Mills | Apr 1, 2019 | Politics and Industry News

CAL SMACNA — Why aren’t graduates ready for work? Today’s students are the least working generation in U.S. History.

CAL SMACNA’s 2019 ‘Day at the Capitol’ Recap!

CAL SMACNA’s 2019 ‘Day at the Capitol’ Recap!

by Emily Mills | Mar 8, 2019 | Politics and Industry News

On February 25th CAL SMACNA welcomed its members to the 13th Annual ‘Day at the Capitol’ (DAC) event. More than 30 CAL SMACNA members traveled to Sacramento to meet with their Legislators and discuss issues important to the industry.

Returning the Favor: a Show by Mike Rowe

by CAL SMACNA | Feb 20, 2019 | Politics and Industry News

This week Returning the Favor traveled to Colorado to thank shop teacher Dave Franks and honor his efforts to bring shop class back to schools.

A Woman’s Journey from Stay-at-Home Mom to Construction Worker

In 2019, Blue-Collar Workers Disappearing and in Hot Demand

by Emily Mills | Dec 19, 2018 | Politics and Industry News

Forbes published an article discussing blue-collar labor in 2019.

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