Upskilling Pathways to Retain Construction Employees

When you hear the words “upskilling” or “professional development,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

For some people, it’s learning how to handle difficult customers or being a more supportive coworker. For others, it means getting promoted and climbing the corporate ladder.

No matter what an employee’s objectives are, professional development opportunities can make work more engaging and can improve retention rates. It can also open doors to future opportunities within a company, keeping great candidates in-house and paving the way for them to advance without needing to look to competitors.

And that matters a lot; companies that excel at internal mobility retain employees for almost twice as long as companies that don’t.

Below are three examples of how professional development can help pave internal mobility pathways for their employees.

Construction Career Pathways

1. Project Management

The construction industry is in need of project management skillsets in a major way. Help your early-career project coordinators advance through their project management careers by offering upskilling opportunities so they can level up their skills.

2. Preconstruction

Construction doesn’t happen without preconstruction. If you can help your junior estimators improve some of the skills they need, you can develop your future preconstruction managers in-house.

3. Site-Based Management

Tradespeople are the heart of the construction industry, but many of these employees have aspirations to advance. Give them the tools to advance by helping them improve their planning, time management and leadership skills.

Make Professional Development a Priority

Retain the great talent your organization has by helping them grow. D2L Wave is a free-to-use talent development solution that simplifies how employees find, request and register for professional development opportunities that align with an organization’s skill needs.

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Written by

Chase Banger

Chase Banger is a Content Marketing Specialist at D2L. An award-winning journalist and former communications specialist, he has a passion for helping people through education.