The Elevator Careers Podcast

Building the Next Generation of Elevator Professionals (ABC Apprentice Program): LIVE BROADCAST


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In this live episode, I met with Nick Tucker and Brian Thibault. Nick has been in the elevator industry for over 10 years and is a licensed elevator mechanic with experience in service, repair, modernization, and commercial operations. He currently serves as the Commercial Operations Manager at South Jersey Elevator. In addition to his operational role, Nick is a CET instructor. Brian is the Vice President of Education and Training at Associated Builders and Contractors New Jersey. Since entering the construction industry in 2002, he has advanced through nearly every level of the profession. Now, as a licensed electrician, secretary, and instructor for the New Jersey Electrical Group, Brian is dedicated to developing the future of the skilled trades. In this conversation, we dove into one of America's only non-union elevator apprenticeship programs, and how it can give young people more access to the elevator trade.

Chapters:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:03 The Workforce Crisis in Construction
  • 02:00 Misconceptions About Skilled Trades
  • 04:48 The Importance of Apprenticeship Programs
  • 07:59 Corporate Investment in Workforce Development
  • 10:41 Nick's Career Journey in Elevators
  • 14:00 Brian's Career Path and ABC's Mission
  • 16:51 The Role of ABC in Workforce Development
  • 19:40 Finding Opportunities in Skilled Trades
  • 22:41 Elevator Apprenticeship Program Development
  • 25:52 Training Structure and Safety Protocols
  • 29:52 Skills for Modern Apprentices
  • 33:50 Opportunities After Completing Apprenticeship
  • 36:59 Starting an Elevator Apprenticeship Program
  • 39:53 Innovation in the Elevator Industry
  • 40:46 Recruiting for Apprenticeship Programs
  • 42:46 Apprenticeship Enrollment Process
  • 45:54 Middle School Construction Camps
  • 46:51 Rapid Fire Questions and Insights
  • 51:46 Future of Workforce Development and Apprenticeships

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The Elevator Careers PodcastBy Matt Allred