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Employment in the Metal Industries: Maximizing Your Experience

The modern job market has changed drastically over the last 4 years. What employers are looking for, and what employees are looking for has shifted greatly. For people new to the metal industries, or those looking for employment for the first time in the past several years, this industry as well as many others in general can be confusing.

Labor Shortage vs. Rising Construction Employment

While the shortage of skilled workers is still inhibiting the growth of the metal construction industry, learn why the industry is fairing better than other industries in the U.S. To learn more about employment in the metal industries, tune into our next LIVE webinar presented by METALCON and Future Leaders tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6, at 1:00 PM EST.

Are Women the “Keys to the Future” in Construction?

The 26th annual WIC Week™, or Women in Construction Week™ begins this week and celebrates women as the 'Keys to the Future," recognizing the strength and knowledge of women and their vital role in shaping the construction industry's future. Learn more and ways you can celebrate women in construction.

METALCON Newsletter February 2024

METALCON returns to Atlanta for the first time in over a decade! We have secured discounted rates at six premier hotels, , all located in walking distance from the location of the show at the Georgia World Congress Center. Book today with METALCON’s trusted and exclusive housing provider, Globetrotter Travel, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a guaranteed hotel reservation at an exclusive discounted rate. With October being a bustling time in Atlanta, these accommodations are in high demand and expected to fill up quickly.

Converting Asphalt Shingle to Metal Sales

Metalcom live asphalt shingle leads to metal sales
Metal's share of the residential roofing market is growing, but yet asphalt's share has stayed relatively stable. Join Todd Miller, President of Isaiah Industries as he helps understand how to access the "shingle" side of the roofing market. If our industry is to continue to grow, we must take prospects from intending to buy asphalt to buying metal. Many contractors are great at selling to homeowners who already want metal but struggle with the conversion of asphalt. This session gives strategies to cure that!

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