Building Workers

This little webisode was a good example of how we all build a better worker. I know, I know…..I thought I was a perfect employee too, but apparently, we all have some work to do. Particularly, when you deal with changing technology, companies these days want workers who can adapt, move on and up!
I know that because I met Clay Kubicek, who works at Crossland Construction. Get this, his title is, Education Director. I’m like what does a construction company need a ED for??? Turns out that was the stupid question, so of course I was the one who asked it.
When you watch the webcast you’ll see how much in-house training Crossland does. It sure does make sense that they spend time educating their employees with the skills they want them to have.
We then met Kori Gregg who is working at Butler Community College.…she’s got the kind of title that doesn’t even fit on a business card, “Senior Executive Director of Economic Development and Corporate Services.” Cool, huh!? Turns out her gig is to make sure businesses like Crossland Construction and others in our area, are getting a workforce that’s trained the way they need it. She went as far as to say, some businesses have gone to them, said….”Hey, I need my workers to know how to do this (insert skill), can you teach them that?” Her answer is typically, HECK YEAH. How cool is that, and when I own my own very successful business I’m headed straight for her so she can help me train my workers. I wonder do they teach Executive Massage, because wouldn’t it be cool if all my employees could give me a nice rubdown whenever I requested it. Okay, maybe that’s not even legal, but you get the idea. Watch the webisode, and wonder what your local Community College, Technical College, or  University may be able to do for you!!