Think you’re smarter than a maintenance technician?
Skilled maintenance technicians are a rare and desired group. Their average compensation package is rising. These so-called "grease monkeys" are smarter than you think.
All by Joel Leonard
Opinion: Joel's Job Tips #4 and #5
Joel is back with more job tips for those searching for employment.
Joel's Job Tips #2 and #3
Joel is back with more job tips for those searching for employment.
Give Work A Chance: Reliability, too!
As North Carolina continues to transition from legacy industries of textile, furniture and regulated tobacco to new economic opportunities in other sectors, we need to realize a couple of critical issues and take advantage of opportunities to be a leader.
Joel's Job Tip #1
Don't hesitate to ask for help!
GIVE WORK A CHANCE: Thank you!
To all of the new and regular readers of this Davidson Local column: GIVE WORK A CHANCE- thank you all for reading this unique series designed to help area companies find talent and uplift more citizens.
Give Work A Chance: How Can Lexington Build a Makerspace?
There was much interest in the column “Does Lexington need a Makerspace?” In an effort to help launch this initiative, I’ve provided a step by step process to help advocates know how.
Give Work A Chance: The Bradley Group
Staffing agency, The Bradley Group, answered questions from Davidson Local regarding their offerings, hiring process and compensation.
Give Work A Chance Education Leader of the Month: Nathan Tongel
Many people criticize the output of our school systems, so it is important to celebrate when you catch a system doing things right.
Give Work A Chance: Preparing Workers Early
With the dire need for qualified advanced manufacturing workers, our education system requires a complete makeover to grow the volume of qualified talent so new and old industries can respond to growth opportunities.
Give Work a Chance: Spotlight on CNC Machining
With so many new jobs coming and more on the way, everyone who possibly needs to learn to make some cool stuff and support the growth underway in Davidson County and beyond perhaps can learn a skill that can send him or her all over the world.
Give Work A Chance: The Thorminator
To help Career Technical Education, CTE, students to get a better appreciation of engineering functions and to get more excited about tools, I created the Thorminator Challenge.
Joel's Thoughts: Loss of LSHS grad
In early November 2022, LSHS 1982 alum Alan Morris slipped and fell, sustaining a head injury. After two weeks in the hospital, he passed away.
Give Work a Chance: Learn more about Hollywood Bed
Learn more about the furniture manufacturer located in Lexington.
Give Work A Chance: Future Outlook
During the last 30 years, there’s been a mass exodus of manufacturing jobs where over 300,000 jobs were eliminated due to offshoring of textiles, furniture and mass manufacturing.
Give Work a Chance: Take This Job and Love It
Rebuilding an industrial workforce in a post-industrial era will require a cultural movement and major shift in area values. To help facilitate this social transition, a new anthem was written
Employer strategies deemed to meet hiring needs
The 2022 MegaBoom Job Explosion and tight labor markets require employers to become more creative to recruit, develop and retain qualified talent to meet their hiring needs.
Give Work A Chance: Outlook for local jobs is bright for 2023
During the last 30 years, the state saw a mass exodus of manufacturing jobs in which over 300,000 jobs were eliminated due to offshoring of textiles, furniture and mass manufacturing. The middle-class jobs were decimated throughout North Carolina and specifically in Davidson County.
New Series: Give Work a Chance
An interview with a member of the leadership team at NUCOR offers more insight into their employment needs.
Opinion: Does Lexington need a Makerspace?
Lexington was once the home of Lexington Furniture and was known worldwide for producing top quality furniture.