Nic Bittle has been sought out by the trades because of his ability to relate to and work with apprentices, as well as his clear understanding of the importance of the people side of business. He joins me on this episode to shed light on how he aims to help develop the next generation of the workforce and how crucial that is for the future of the trades. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2RhFlJK...
Today Dr. John Gaal and I continue our conversation from last week and dive into some major issues in the construction industry and trade programs. In this episode, you’ll hear about the importance of understanding the role of mental health and financial literacy in trade work. John and I discuss the different ways these issues pop up and the massive benefit that comes with providing thoughtful solutions that attract, retain, and nurture safety and productive work. You can find show notes and mo...
Dr. John Gaal has an incredible background in the apprenticeship industry and a unique story on the education he has received over the years. Having served on many boards and been a leader in the carpentry trade and apprenticeship world, John went from struggling in school to becoming a highly skilled and important part of the industry with an MA, MBA, and Executive Masters under his belt. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/37Ftx9u...
This episode will continue the conversation on how to figure out your priorities instead of spending all of your time putting out fires. Today I’ll be blowing it up to a larger scale so you can look at the entire year to set long-term goals and providing tips and tools to help you set up your calendar for 2020 in a way that puts your priorities front and center. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/358oexA...
What does how you spend your time say about your apprenticeship program? Too many of us get stuck in the trap of constantly putting out fires and letting little “urgent” things distract us from the bigger goals, so today I’m going to talk about how to make sure you’re spending your time on the things that really matter. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3503eJm...
As 2020 is just around the corner, I want to help you look back over the last decade and learn from your mistakes. So in this episode, I will be explaining how you can move your business forward by looking backward and how to set attainable goals for the decade ahead. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2S5J4ea...
Today I am talking about fiduciary duties in your apprenticeship program. I want to bring light to liability you may not know about so you can make sure you have everything in place and avoid being caught unprepared. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2rcfLM7
Today’s episode is a follow-up to last week, where we heard from former DOL investigator, Sam Henson. I wanted to dig deeper and clarify a few things he and I discussed in regards to DOL audits and investigations. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2spIsp1
Today I am joined by Sam Henson, Senior Vice President and Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for Lockton Companies. After spending almost ten years with the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration, Sam has conducted more than 150 civil and criminal investigations of employee benefits plans, service providers, and fiduciaries. In this episode, he shares what it was like to be a DOL investigator, what actually happens during DOL audits, and more. You can fin...
Someone recently asked me how to keep members engaged in a program, and I decided this was a great topic for one of my episodes. So today, I will cover how to keep members active and engaged, as well as methods you can use in other aspects of your program to create raving fans. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2qyXurU...
Tom DeRoche is the Director of Educational Programs for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Responsible for the development, design, and program management of employee benefits-related conferences and courses, Tom joins the show today to discuss how he is working to provide different ways of offering education for apprentices to ensure everyone gets equal opportunities. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2PPHqwd...
At times, it feels like apprenticeship programs are running in reactionary mode rather than visionary mode. But it’s important to make the shift into forward thinking, as this is what takes a program to the top. So today, I’m going to break down how to create a long-term vision for your apprenticeship. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/34xEAjp...
Today we are digging in deep regarding your social media and online presence for your apprenticeship program. I receive so many questions relating to the Department of Labor’s new requirements for outreach and meeting your numbers to show that you are trying to recruit females, minorities, and disabled individuals, so I’ve brought a leader in this area onto the show to break it all down for us. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/34bhlLP...
I see a lot of programs implementing tactical decisions, but often they don’t have an overarching strategy in a place. So today I will be sharing tips on how you can put together a strategy that will completely annihilate your competition so that you can take on your ideal apprentices. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2MYzbLe...
Today we are discussing something that is quite an urgent matter for your apprenticeship program due to how the Department of Labor regulations have changed. In 2016, the DOL stated that disabled individuals were not getting the opportunities they needed and set a goal of reaching 7% disabled individuals in each apprenticeship program. So in this episode, I will be focusing on what these new regulations mean and how to handle disabilities in your program. You can find show notes and more informa...
Is your apprenticeship program properly insured to cover the inevitable losses and lawsuits? Sally Corbin is co-founder and CEO of Union Services Agency and has years of experience representing and working with apprenticeship programs. She joins the podcast today to share her expertise in protecting and insuring programs the right way. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/30XIOyz...
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently wrote new laws around harassment and discrimination in construction trades, and today I’m breaking down the issues these laws are based on, what they are aiming to solve, and how you can take action to prevent harassment and discrimination in your programs. You will also get insight on the social movements going on out there to bring awareness to these issues. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/31JzShn...
Has your apprenticeship program experienced difficulty when it comes to getting sufficient and consistent funding? If so, you’re not alone. Every apprenticeship program I have worked with has been worried about financing, so I have discovered some specific ways to find funding in places you may not have thought to look. In this episode, I will draw from my experience and clue you in to three different areas that are likely costing your program too much. From inner team issues to recruitment, you...
It can be hard to spot all of the inefficiencies that plague your programs, so I’m here to explain what those might look like and how to turn your program into an efficient machine. Working with various apprenticeship programs has given me the opportunity to hear about and pinpoint what makes them inefficient, and today I’m sharing some of my best tips and tricks for finding and solving common efficiency issues. Listen in as I provide examples of what can slow things down, as well as where deleg...
Welcome to Talking Training with the Trades, the podcast that will teach you how to unlock hidden potential and prevent massive risk in your training program. I’m Jennifer Germaine, owner of a law firm and coach apprenticeship programs across the nation, and I’m here to help you get breakthrough results. In this episode, I kick things off by sharing my story and why I decided to start this podcast, as well as the importance of storytelling when looking to influence and engage people in your appr...
