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“Careers in the Union” Virtual Information Session and Recruitment Event to be Held April 20
Annapolis, MD (April 15, 2021) – The City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) are partnering with five local unions to host a Careers in the Union: Information Session and Recruitment event. The virtual event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
“We are excited to partner with unions and AAWDC to bring this virtual recruitment event to our residents.” said Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. “Union training and apprenticeship programs prepare people in a structured way to ensure future success.” Ward 3 Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles added: "AAWDC has been one of our City's most solid partners since 2016 when we co-hosted our first adult Hiring Event at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center. They continue to provide a vast array of much needed services and events that benefit our City. On behalf of our residents and families, we value these opportunities year after year."
Union representatives will provide residents an overview of available apprenticeships, requirements to start with different Unions, overall apprenticeship experience, expected salaries, and much more. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk with Union representatives from trades including bricklayers, elevator constructors, finishing trades, ironworkers, and plumbers.
“The construction industry provides great career opportunities for our residents with the average construction salary in the region being more than $81,000.” said Kirkland J. Murray, President and CEO of AAWDC. “Apprenticeship opportunities allow individuals to start a career and learn the skills needed to advance all while being employed in the industry.”
"AAWDC has been one of our City's most solid partners since 2016 when we co-hosted our first adult Hiring Event at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center,” said Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles. “They continue to provide a vast array of much needed services and events that benefit our City. On behalf of our residents and families, we value these opportunities year after year."
Residents interested in exploring career opportunities and connecting to apprenticeship opportunities with local unions are encouraged to attend the event and can register at bit.ly/careersintheunion.
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Sesión Informativa virtual y evento de reclutamiento “Careers in the Union” que se llevará a cabo el 20 de abril
Annapolis, MD (15 de abril de 2021) - La ciudad de Annapolis y Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) se han asociado con cinco sindicatos locales para organizar un evento Careers in the Union: Sesión informativa y reclutamiento. El evento virtual tendrá lugar a partir de las 4 p.m. a 6 p.m. el martes 20 de abril de 2021.
"Estamos muy contentos de asociarnos con sindicatos y AAWDC para llevar este evento de reclutamiento virtual a nuestros residentes". dijo el alcalde Annapolis Gavin Buckley. "Los programas sindicales de formación y aprendizaje te preparan de forma estructural para garantizar el éxito en el futuro".
Los representantes sindicales brindarán a los residentes una descripción general de los aprendizajes disponibles, los requisitos para comenzar con diferentes sindicatos, la experiencia general del aprendizaje, los salarios esperados y mucho más. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de hablar con representantes sindicales de oficios que incluyen albañiles, constructores e instaladores de ascensores, oficios de acabado, herreros y plomeros.
“La industria de la construcción ofrece grandes oportunidades profesionales para nuestros residentes con un salario promedio de construcción en la región de más de $ 81,000”. dijo Kirkland J. Murray, presidente y director ejecutivo de AAWDC. "Las oportunidades de aprendizaje permiten a las personas comenzar una carrera y aprender las habilidades necesarias para avanzar mientras trabajan en la industria".
Se convoca a los residentes interesados en explorar oportunidades profesionales y conectarse a oportunidades de aprendizaje con sindicatos locales que asistan al evento y se registren en bit.ly/careersintheunion.
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