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Podcast | March 25, 2024

EC&M On Air — Creative Solutions to Workforce Shortage Crippling the Construction Industry: Part 2

Episode 42 features Part 2 of our conversation with Mike Greenwalt and Edward Cota on how construction leaders can bring a new generation to the electrical industry.

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In Episode 42, we’re back with Part 2 of our discussion with Rosendin’s CEO Emeritus Mike Greenawalt and Edward Cota with Arizona’s Department of Education and chief strategy officer and chairman of the Arizona Education Economic Commission. In today’s section, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson continues this fascinating discussion with more information on how construction leaders can benefit from public-private partnerships like this, how to develop similar models to teach in middle schools and high schools, and how to help shift the perception of the skilled trades in not only students’ minds but also their parents’. They also cover ways they’re thinking outside the box by harnessing an immersive technological experience to attract kids and create greater interest in a career in the electrical field.

And in case you missed Part 1 of our conversation, you can listen to it here.

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https://www.ecmweb.com/construction/podcast/21285273/ecm-on-air-creative-solutions-to-workforce-shortage-crippling-the-construction-industry-part-2

About Rosendin

Rosendin, headquartered in San Jose, CA, is the largest employee-owned electrical contractor in the United States, employing 8,000 people with average annual revenues of $2.9 billion. Established in 1919, Rosendin remains proud of our more than 100 years of building quality electrical and communications installations and value for our clients but, most importantly, for building people within our company and our communities. Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects in history and rely on us for our knowledge, ability to scale, and dedication to quality. At Rosendin, we work to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential by building a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture.

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