How to Support and Grow the Trades Workforce with Christopher Brenchley of Rock the Trades

from Learnings and Missteps by Depth Builder · host Jesse & Rene

Although there’s an immense lack of skilled tradespeople, there’s still tremendous investment going into our nation’s infrastructure. It’s great that the US has the money to improve infrastructure, but if you don’t have the people to do the work, it can’t be done. That’s why Rock the Trades was born.In this episode, we have Christopher Brenchley, CEO and Co-Founder of Surehand, the skills-first hiring platform that instantly matches industrial employers with best-fit tradespeople. Chris is also evangelizing the growing workforce development initiative, Rock the Trades. Rock the Trades is celebrating the American industrial worker, raising awareness of the skilled trades as a financially rewarding career path, and empowering those that choose to embark on this journey.Listen in to learn why supporting the educational system is necessary in supporting the trades workforce and how you can join this incredible initiative!What You’ll Learn in This Episode:· The mission and goals behind Rock the Trades and Surehand.· Why is there a shortage of skilled tradespeople?· How the Rock the Trade Scholarship Program is empowering young people to join the trades.· Technical/Vocational educators and instructors are being poorly compensated… How can we fix that?· Chris’ career journey: Lessons he’s learned, his personal mission, & his biggest inspirations.· Opportunities for advancing your career and earning potential in the skilled trades.· The power of hiring a coach.· The importance of a beginner’s mindset & engaging your community.· Missteps and experiences Chris has had in launching digital B2B products/services and as an executive in large trades-based corporations.· How to connect with Rock the Trades and support their mission. Resources Mentioned:Download the Rock the Trades App: www.rockthetrades.com/app Skilled Trades Alliance: www.skilledtradesalliance.netBring Back the Trades: www.bringbackthetrades.com Intelligent Construction Opportunities: www.intellopps.com/home Connect with Chris Brenchley & Rock the Trades:Visit their website: www.rockthetrades.com Follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rockthetrades Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbrenchley Follow Rock the Trades on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/rockthetrades

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