depending on the configuration,” Musgrave notes.An ample, flexible space can accommodate up to 100 people for hands-on workshops or an auditorium. The association has established relationships with local technical centers and high schools to introduce younger students to the trades. Musgrave explains, “We usually either go out to the schools or they bring their students here. Sometimes, it’s easier for us to go to them because they don’t have to worry about arranging transportation.” A typical training course they offer is the OSHA 10-hour certification, which covers basic safety concepts such as fall protection and chemical handling. Whether recruiting new workers, providing pathways to success, or keeping the current workforce safe from physical and unseen dangers, the association is finding sustainable solutions for Vermont’s construction industry. EXPANDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH HANDS-ON TRAINING Musgrave and the AGC/VT have taken significant steps to address Vermont’s workforce crisis by investing in workforce development programs designed to engage and train future construction professionals. The association’s training spaces are critical to this effort. “We have two 50-person training rooms and another with about 30 seats, 5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 09 THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF VERMONT
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