Professional Development

SOY’s Skilled Trades Workforce Development program offers mentorship, apprenticeship matching, and career support to help youth enter the trades industry.

Putting your phone away and getting involved in your kids’ activities are simple ways to balance a demanding work schedule with present parenting.

Companies that prioritize safety and engagement experience 24% to 59% lower turnover rates, significantly reducing costs and boosting productivity.

Nonprofits like Construction Angels, BUILD, and Helmets to Hard Hats are helping a diverse range of communities through construction work.

Fewer bricklayers are available to complete construction projects. The trade is highly paid and sought after, but tradespeople find it too physically demanding.

High demand, good salaries and benefits, growth opportunities, and the ability to work anywhere are some of the perks of a career in the skills trades.

With a focus on preserving history and promoting sustainability, adaptive reuse has emerged as a popular choice for developers and architects.

Parents in construction face unique challenges with work-life balance. Fortunately, there are practical solutions and industry changes that can help them thrive, both on-site and at home.

Consistency, sleep, a healthy diet, and keeping in touch with family are a few strategies to maintain balance on the road.

Being realistic with project schedules, following local building codes, and mitigating excess noise are easy ways to be a neighborly contractor.