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30 | I NSIGH T • A u g u s t 2 0 15 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m CONSTRUC TION BCHBA sponsored the "Build a Dog a Dream House" event for middle school students in March. Making people aware of what the industry has to offer at an early age can help secure its future. "We sometimes see a re-entry when people were exposed to what we do early on in life, but decide to take a different road in life," McAllister-Charles says. "However, they sometimes realize that they really do like the freedom of building, working with their hands, or being allowed to show off their creative talents." Others feeling the impact Another homebuilding association feeling the pressure of finding skilled labor for trade jobs is the Valley Homebuilders Association, located in Appleton. "It's great to see the positive path the housing market is taking, however builders are now having problems keeping up with projects because there is such a shortage of skilled workers," says Heidi Zich, executive vice president of the 440-member nonprofit trade association. Zich says builders and contractors are in desperate need of people who can do framing, electrical, finish carpenters, painters, carpet installers and general laborers. Similar to the BCHBA, Zich says Fox Valley Home Builders are trying to work more with schools to show the industry as a viable career, offering competitive pay for experience and job dedication. "We have a wonderful tool on our website where people can go and build their career," Zich says. "ere are so many opportunities for every skill and interest level, and our biggest goal is to make more people aware of what this industry has to offer." Farther down Interstate 41, construction workers are uniting to member FDIC FNBFoxvalley.com | 920.729.6900 THINK LOCAL Shop LOCAL BANK LOCAL #banklocal member fdic www.fvtc.edu/EmployerResources 920-735-JOBS (5627) • EmploymentConnections@fvtc.edu Employment Connections Linking Students & Employers " Fox Valley Tech has helped us attract some of the best and brightest students to our company." Jessica Stini, PHR Recruiting Specialist Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Hiring new employees can be hard, but it doesn't have to be. Call Employment Connections to find out how we can connect you to the right students with the right skills. Heidi Zich