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From May 10th to 14th, there’s an event called “United for Infrastructure 2021: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure.”  This yearly meeting has been going on for almost a decade and involves many of the nation’s leaders. Its goal is to discuss infrastructure’s role in daily life, the economy, the job market, public health, andRead more

The dawn of 5G is driving massive shifts throughout job markets in both the private and government sector. While some people fear this will eliminate jobs (i.e., computers doing the work for people), this revolution is creating different jobs. In other words, 5G is changing the nature of work, requiring brand new skill-sets for uniqueRead more

It seems like hard skills would be at the top of your priorities list when hiring an electrician for your organization. After all, this trade is based so heavily on technical knowledge and execution. However, there comes the point where candidates’ hard skills begin to cancel one another out.  Beyond that, during the COVID-19 pandemic,Read more

Unlike many other industries in 2020, the wind industry grew dramatically, though not as much as predicted, admittedly. By June alone, 3.5 gigawatts of new wind farms were opened, showing that the need for wind energy and renewable resources is continuing to be a priority in America and around the world. With 2020 coming toRead more

As has been the case since the mid-2000s, the solar energy industry’s rapid growth is evident throughout the US and the entire globe. Despite the upward trajectory, solar only represented 1.5% of the US’ energy sources by 2019’s end. Still, even before the election, the next decade’s projections were enormously optimistic for the industry. SolarRead more

Did you know it takes, on average, 43 days for employers to hire a candidate for a vacant position? That’s 43 days where various functions and tasks in that role aren’t being executed or completed. Naturally, you don’t want to rush a hire because that increases a new employee’s chance of not working out. MeaningRead more

There’s no doubting the exponential growth and optimistic forecast throughout the solar industry. After all, the world continues to shift toward more green-friendly energy. Below are three sought-after jobs throughout this industry. Read on, and learn about the outlook, skills/qualifications, and outlooks involved in these positions. Heavy Equipment Operators  Requirements:  At solar energy facilities, thisRead more

To ensure your customers are receiving the coverage they rely on, your company requires a team of experienced technicians to keep your business running smoothly. However, finding those experienced technicians is much easier said than done.  Whether your organization is experiencing difficulty acquiring the higher-skilled technicians in the marketplace, or you simply don’t have theRead more

Trivia: What’s more searched in Google, “solar energy jobs,” or “wind energy jobs?” The answer historically is solar jobs, but it appears that for the moment, wind jobs are trending. This post aims to explore trends like the example above to gather more insights into where both industries have been, where they are going, andRead more

Major integration projects may require multiple AV systems engineers working together to complete the job. Each member of an audio-visual team plays a vital role in ensuring the project is completed correctly, on time and within budget. The AV engineer is typically the most important expert on the project since they have their hand inRead more