With an increasing number of young adults opting for traditional college degrees, industries dependent on skilled trades are experiencing a significant workforce shortage. This workforce shortage affects industries like construction, plumbing, and manufacturing, all of which are essential to building and maintaining infrastructure across the country.
An article in the October 2024 issue of Opflow highlights the Be Pro Be Proud initiative, a program aimed at addressing the growing shortage of skilled labor in the trades. Titled “Be Pro Be Proud as a water professional”, the article discusses how the program offers a hands-on, mobile experience to engage young people and introduce them to careers in the skilled trades. By bringing the program to schools and community events, it provides students with the opportunity to explore high-demand professions through interactive simulators and expert guidance. This not only gives participants a chance to explore potential career paths but also helps reshape perceptions about the value and importance of skilled trades in building and maintaining critical infrastructure.
Carollo’s Chris Clark has been an instrumental partner with Be Pro Be Proud to help bring attention to vital role tradespeople play in the sustainability and functionality of water systems. A team of Carollo employees, led by Chris, are connecting the water industry’s needs with the mission of the program, showing participants the critical contributions they can make to society by joining the skilled trades.
To learn more about Be Pro Be Proud and Carollo’s role in shaping the future of the skilled trades, read the full article.