Hey everyone, my name is Holden and as many of you know I served in the Army for awhile before going back to school.  At age 33 I am preparing to graduate and am working on a senior thesis that investigates hiring practices in construction and the trades. I am working on ways to increase participation in the trades and increase productivity and retention through concepts such as mentorship. I would be most grateful for introductions to any construction company employees including managers, owners, workers, and really anyone involved with the blue collar world.  I am a neuroscience and psych major at Stanford and would be happy to explain a bit more.  Most times the interviews last roughly 15 mins.  Thanks in advance for your help!  Excited to interview any folks you guys might be able to connect me with.  

There is a radio guy named Scott Sloan on in Cincinnati who is big on working with the trades. I even think he started a non profit to work to increase trade representation. Maybe reach out to him via email. He is someone who is always looking to promote the trades and will be encouraging of anyone who wants to help promote that mission

That is a great idea.  Interestingly I was put in touch with the folks with Mike Rowe because of his obvious interest in this space and he is in the bay area close to me.  Thank you!

19 minutes ago, FerrariEnzo said:

That is a great idea.  Interestingly I was put in touch with the folks with Mike Rowe because of his obvious interest in this space and he is in the bay area close to me.  Thank you!

Mike Rowe is a good guy from what I hear he answers his fan mail both negative and positive. 

 

The other thought I had was to maybe contact a recruiter who specializes placing construction or blue collar positions. They can help point you in the direction you may be looking for and then you can offer them a copy of the completed thesis to them for thanks and they could use some of the conclusions in their business going forward.