\u201cThey\u2019re doing a lot to put more about suicide prevention and general awareness in our apprenticeship programs and curriculum,\u201d Hager said. \u201cThey\u2019re coming up with things, like a hotline, where people can call if they need somebody to talk to.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Other initiatives, such as awareness campaigns and educational programs, are being developed to provide ongoing support and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the trades.<\/p>\n
Recruiting minority contractors<\/h2>\n
To wrap up the interview, Hager talked about the C\/COBCTC\u2019s efforts to engage minority contractors by hosting outreach events.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hager described a recent event aimed at educating minority contractors about the many benefits of becoming signatory contractors.<\/p>\n
The C\/COBCTC aims to help these businesses grow and thrive by providing access to skilled labor, health and welfare funds and opportunities to work on large-scale projects.<\/p>\n
Hager emphasized the importance of expanding the local contractor base, noting that smaller companies must scale up to compete for work on major developments in the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI think this is something we need to do a couple of times a year to make sure that we are continuing to grow our contractor base,\u201d Hager said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The C\/COBCTC\u2019s efforts to engage minority contractors not only promotes diversity but also strengthens the overall industry by ensuring that all businesses have the opportunity to participate in Central Ohio\u2019s growing construction market.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry in Central Ohio, listen to the full episode here.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 52<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Dorsey Hager, Columbus\/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer, made his monthly appearance on the America\u2019s Work Force Union Podcast, where he discussed current economic challenges and mental health in construction.<\/span>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_989\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"178\"]![\"Dorsey](\"https:\/\/columbusconstruction.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Dorsey-crop_DSC0077-e1566828225163-288x300.jpg\")
Dorsey Hager, C\/COBCTC Executive Secretary-Treasurer construction.\u00a0<\/span>[\/caption]\n\nThe construction industry in Central Ohio is currently navigating a landscape marked by economic uncertainty, primarily due to recent tariffs and financial shifts.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nHager reported that Microsoft paused plans for a $1 billion Central Ohio datacenter project, while rumors circulate about potential delays in other major developments, including the $2 billion Columbus airport terminal project.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nThese setbacks have raised concerns about the industry\u2019s stability. Despite these challenges, Hager emphasized that union halls remain busy, though not at the levels seen six months ago.\u00a0<\/span>\nPrioritizing mental health in the trades<\/span><\/h2>\nHager and AWF host Ed \u201cFlash\u201d Ferenc also discussed the importance of prioritizing mental health in the trades.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nMental health awareness has emerged as a critical focus for the C\/COBCTC due to the construction industry\u2019s higher rates of mental health issues compared to other industries.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nHager emphasized the importance of fostering open communication and support among workers, sharing personal experiences and the tragic loss of colleagues to suicide.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_1016\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"198\"]
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America's Workforce Radio Host Ed \"Flash\" Ferenc[\/caption]\n\nThese incidents have brought the issue close to home, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive mental health resources.<\/span>\n\nThe Building Trades Council is actively working to integrate mental health support into apprenticeship programs, ensuring all workers have access to the help they need.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n\u201cThey\u2019re doing a lot to put more about suicide prevention and general awareness in our apprenticeship programs and curriculum,\u201d Hager said. \u201cThey\u2019re coming up with things, like a hotline, where people can call if they need somebody to talk to.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\n\nOther initiatives, such as awareness campaigns and educational programs, are being developed to provide ongoing support and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health in the trades.\u00a0<\/span>\nRecruiting minority contractors\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTo wrap up the interview, Hager talked about the C\/COBCTC\u2019s efforts to engage minority contractors by hosting outreach events.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nHager described a recent event aimed at educating minority contractors about the many benefits of becoming signatory contractors.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nThe C\/COBCTC aims to help these businesses grow and thrive by providing access to skilled labor, health and welfare funds and opportunities to work on large-scale projects.<\/span>\n\nHager emphasized the importance of expanding the local contractor base, noting that smaller companies must scale up to compete for work on major developments in the region.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n\u201cI think this is something we need to do a couple of times a year to make sure that we are continuing to grow our contractor base,\u201d Hager said.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nThe C\/COBCTC\u2019s efforts to engage minority contractors not only promotes diversity but also strengthens the overall industry by ensuring that all businesses have the opportunity to participate in Central Ohio\u2019s growing construction market.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nTo learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry in Central Ohio, listen to the <\/span>full episode here.\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[577,571],"tags":[584,586,587,588],"class_list":["post-391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-americas-work-force-radio","category-dorsey-hager","tag-americas-work-force-radio","tag-construction-projects","tag-mental-health","tag-recruitment"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n