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Talking Training With The Trades

Jun 30, 2020

Joining us today is the Director of Apprenticeship for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 81, Howard Baker. With years of experience, Howard has navigated the current situation with the pandemic remarkably well. In this episode, he shares the steps he has taken to ensure his...


Jun 23, 2020

Today we are discussing collecting procedures for your apprenticeship program. Your board of directors is going to be responsible for the money owed—regardless of whether or not you are getting that information—so it is important to put policies in place to protect your company.

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Jun 16, 2020

When I am working with leaders of an apprenticeship program, the first thing we work on is how to clarify their priorities. Whether they are working on strategic planning or goal setting, we go through what this may look like on a broader scale. So today I want to discuss the things you should be focusing on every...


Jun 9, 2020

How can you be certain your service providers are qualified to be working for your apprenticeship program? Today I want to share the steps you can take to ensure your service provider is giving you all the information you require to avoid any unnecessary risks.

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Jun 2, 2020

What happens if your apprentice is concerned about being exposed to COVID-19 on the job site because s/he has a preexisting condition or a family member with a compromised immune system? In this episode, I want to share some information surrounding this question as we move forward through this ever-changing pandemic.