Be Prepared to Answer Questions

Emphasize characteristics of the job that are appealing to the incoming workforce, such as:

• Compensation
• Benefits Packages
• Rapidly changing technology
• Apprenticeship learning model vs. student loans
• Career path possibilities
• Renewables, energy efficiency, and environmental impact

News & Other Resources to Help You Prepare:

RECRUITMENT

Minnesota's Community Colleges are supposed to be affordable. So why do their students have the highest loan default rates?
It's Time for America to Expand Modern Apprenticeship
State Manufacturers Optimistic About 2017 Economy
Find Out How Your Next Hire Could Make You Eligible for a $2,400 Tax Credit

RETENTION

How to be the Employer of Choice

STATISTICS

32 States Add Construction Jobs (PDF)
State Construction Employment (seasonally adjusted), 12/15 - 12/16 (PDF)
Occupational Employment Statistics for Electricians