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Josh Zolin on The Value of Skilled Trades for the Youth Today

Release Date: 12/02/2021

Description: Blue is the New White: The Value of Skilled Trades for the Youth TodayDo you know the value of skilled trades for you as a young person and society at large? The skilled trades industry has many opportunities and possibilities that can lead you to some of the most lucrative jobs out there and a fat check. In this episode, we have Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, speaker, and the author of Blue is the New White. He had previously worked as a stuntman in Hollywood before he quit and joined his dad in his skilled trades business. He teaches young people the value of skilled trades for them, the economy, and society at large. A skilled trade is anything that requires formal education that isn’t college education. Listen in to learn the meaning of skilled trade and the value of the industry to young people and our economy. You will also learn when to identify yourself as a skilled trade worker even when you’re responsible for running a trades company. What You Will Learn in this Episode:·     How Josh’s book Blue is the New Whiteon the value of skilled trades led to a successful podcast. ·   Get to know Josh and his former career as a stuntman. ·       Transitioning from a Hollywood stuntman to a skilled tradesman and the gap he saw in the industry and wrote a book.·      Why he teaches people the value of skilled trades, which includes monetary. ·      Josh describes his skilled trade experience in commercial kitchen equipment repairing. ·       He defines skilled trade plus when you can consider yourself a blue color worker. ·      How to take personal responsibility and put yourself out there to be considered for a leadership position in a blue color company.·    The hiring mistakes he did when he first started in business and the lessons he learned. ·    Why Josh identify as a teacher who impacts rather than an influencer. Relevant Links:Website: https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshzolin/ Podcast: Blue is the New White

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Interested in Skilled Trades? There's an opportunity for that

Release Date: 01/04/2023

Description: This week we chatted with Gazette reporter Izabela Zaluska. Izabela walked us through her story on the Iowa City program that builds connections for job seekers to the skilled trades.This interesting program helps job seekers learn more about trades before entering an apprenticeship program so they will better understand what trades are a good fit for them.Resources:Izabela's article on thegazette.comLink to program opportunityOther skilled trades opportunitiesJob openings in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City in trades

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Canada needs more Trades people

Release Date: 08/06/2023

Description: Canada needs more Trades people Martin Socha - Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Surepoint Group & Skilled Trades Advocate

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Episode 9 - Out with the Old, In with the New

Release Date: 12/29/2020

Description: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Cal and David from the Skilled Trades Podcast! We also discuss new tools by Dewalt and Milwaukee.

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Trade-Up

Release Date: 02/25/2022

Authors: Megan Bedford/Desk Free Nation

Description: Have you ever wondered about a career in the skilled trades? Are you having issues recruiting younger people into the skilled trades? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this podcast is for you. In this podcast, we explore young men's and woman's journeys into the skilled trades as well as recruiting tips.

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Skilled Trades Playbook by At Your Best

Release Date: 09/05/2020

Authors: Juan Carosso

Description: Skilled Trades Playbook presents the candid conversations between the host - Juan Carosso - and folks either successfully working in the Skilled Trades or working in some capacity to help those in the trades to build great careers or thriving small businesses in the Skilled Trades. In these conversations, folks offer their real-world advice, insights, and opinions on how others can succeed in the trades. The intention of the Skilled Trades Playbook podcast series is to bring together voices on all sides of the Skilled Trades/Skills Gap issues to create a broader dialogue about the local, actionable steps folks can take to help close the Skills Gap for themselves, for their families, and for their communities.

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The Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Talk Podcast

Release Date: 09/25/2020

Authors: Dan Cardinal

Description: Dan talks about 140+ careers in the skilled trades and technologies and how important, in demand and rewarding these careers are. Everything from post-secondary education, apprenticeship, wages and so much more are discussed. Various guests include people who work in skilled trades and technologies; apprenticeship representatives; college representatives; teachers, and many more. This podcast is for students, teachers, parents or anyone who is interested in learning about careers in the skilled trades and technologies!

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The Skillwork Forum

Release Date: 03/27/2021

Authors: Skillwork

Description: The Skillwork Forum podcast exists to help companies overcome the skilled labor shortage in the United States. Hosted by Brett Elliott (Skillwork CEO) and Tim Raglin (Skillwork COO), podcast topics include skilled trades staffing, business management, industry trends, leadership, current events, and more. Our target audience is made up of skilled trades business leaders who desire strategic and tactical advice for navigating the current workplace and economy.

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Exploring Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades!

Release Date: 04/30/2021

Authors: OYAP HDSB

Description: Explore the many opportunities that are available to students in the Halton District School Board. This episode explores experiential learning through many of the secondary high school programs.

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The Elite Force Staffing Podcast

Release Date: 03/27/2021

Authors: Elite Force Staffing

Description: Welcome to Elite Force Staffing’s podcast. Where we talk shop about the skilled trades world of construction staffing and sometimes absolutely nothing of importance.

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Femcanic Garage Podcast

Release Date: 08/21/2020

Authors: Femcanic Garage

Description: The podcast that features women in skilled trades, automotive and Motorsports industries-- Elevating, Empowering and Evolving by smashing stereotypes and breaking down barriers for females.

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TradeMasters Podcast

Release Date: 02/15/2021

Authors: Chris and Sam

Description: We are a group of skilled-trades instructors who have a passion for training and coaching. We bring a rare combination of professional educator skills, trades expertise, and state-of-the-art methods of remote delivery.

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The DYOJO Podcast

Release Date: 09/25/2020

Authors: Jon Isaacson / The DYOJO

Description: Helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. The DYOJO Podcast will INFORM and ENTERTAIN. Personal and professional development for the skilled trades, construction, insurance claims, and property restoration. Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast. This podcast is hosted by contractor and author, Jon Isaacson, aka The Intentional Restorer. Content for: Insurance claims professionals, property restoration contractors, construction business owners, skilled trades estimators, project managers, developing leaders, aspiring technicians, and insurance adjusters. TheDYOJO.com/podcast

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Remodel Your Life-

Release Date: 08/17/2020

Authors: Camille Finan

Description: Camille Finan talks to women working in the skilled trades and breaking down barriers in non-traditional careers. Her 25 years as a carpenter gives her a unique insight into the world of construction, design and the trades. Her goal is to inform and educate you about the wonderful opportunities of working in the skilled trades for women and girls. She also shares inspiring stories and conversations around working and building a successful creative business and career!

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Outside The Cabinet Box Podcast

Release Date: 04/26/2021

Authors: Michele Hoy

Description: WELCOME TO THE OUTSIDE THE CABINET BOX PODCAST.... where we talk about all things Cabinet Manufacturing and Skilled Trades! A place where we interview people, from across Canada, in all areas of trades and explore their industries. Let’s learn from each other and see how we can encourage more people to pursue a career in trades, explore what it’s like being a woman in the trades, and so much more!

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