KAN-STRUCT 2018 Session to Address Workforce Needs
Like many industries in the United States, the construction industry is facing a shortage of skilled workers. A session presented by Damon Young, vice president of Mahaney Roofing, during the KAN- STRUCT 2018 Conference will not only discuss workforce development needs, but also present a solution many have overlooked.
According to Young, “If we can figure out how to rebuild and restore the underemployed and hopeless, then we can find an untapped resource for our pressing workforce development challenges.”
Find Out More on March 2, 2018
Hosted by Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Kansas, Inc., the KAN-STRUCT 2018 Conference theme is “Building Tomorrow’s Kansas Together” and will be located at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita. The session by Young entitled “Broken People Can Be Restored – Workforce Development in the Trenches” will be during a breakout series starting at 1:45 pm on Friday, March 2, 2018.
We encourage general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and professional services firms to attend the KAN-STRUCT Conference and Young’s exciting session. For more information, please contact AGC at (316) 928-8635.
About Damon Young
Damon Young is an industry leader and advocate for workforce development and advancement of the trades. He has a unique background that has shaped his views on poverty, second chances and leadership. With an education in organizational management and leadership, Young has served in ministry and also serves on numerous civic and non-profit boards.
