Passing the Torch: Training, Mentorship, and the Future of the Trades
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What does it take to lead the next generation in the trades? In this episode, Eric, Bill, and HVAC technician Joseph talk about leadership on the job, mentorship in the field, and what it really means to train the next wave of skilled workers.
With an average employee age under 30, Mid-Coast is seeing a big shift—new energy, fresh talent, and the responsibility to pass down hard-earned experience. From day-one learning curves to the realities of cell phones on the job, this episode dives into how techs are trained, how leaders step up, and why the best pros know how to teach as well as troubleshoot. If you work in the trades—or you're managing a crew—this episode is a must listen.
Takeaways: * What leadership looks like on a job site * Mentoring young techs in HVAC and plumbing * Why experience alone doesn’t make someone a leader * How the trades are changing—and what companies can do to keep up * Supporting young talent in the trades—and why it matters
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