Workforce roundup: Wisconsin contractors boost interest in trades jobs
Contractors and associations are pushing to get younger workers into construction as the industry seeks to fill in the gaps. Recent highlights include a scholarship program, trades signing days and an association recognizing a state senator for efforts to get more residents into the skilled trades. Here’s a roundup of the latest workforce development efforts.
Waukesha-based Coello & Associates welcomed Jonathan Ray to its team after he completed the Youth Apprenticeship program under the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Ray is a 2024 graduate of St. Francis High School and is the first apprentice from the program to sign on full time with the company. Company officials said they hope to increase their participation with the program moving forward.
Miron Construction Co. on Tuesday, June 11, will host a signing day for four of its apprentices as they move on from youth apprentices to registered apprenticeships at its corporate office in Neenah, Wisconsin. Each of the apprentices attended classes at different Fox Valley schools and worked on projects involving health care, education, communications and more.
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