Workforce Development Forum Next Week

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The MCAA will host its first Workforce Development Forum webinar next Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
The MCAA Workforce Development Committee will host the Workforce Development Forum next week to share thoughts and ideas on developing our workforce.

Local associations, instructors and contractors are encouraged to be a part of this new forum to bring ideas that are being done locally. The Workforce Development Committee is in the process of drawing up new plans to recruit young people into our industry as the economy begins to rebound. Don't miss a chance to be a part of this unique style of meeting.

Participants must register with the MCAA and will receive the call in and pass code for the webinar style forum. The forum will be held at 3:00 CDT on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. It is free of charge to all MCAA members, Online Subscribers and associations.

Register for the Workforce Development Forum webinar online at www.masoncontractors.org/masonrycareers/forum/.
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