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The Future of Immigration and Workforce in Greater Houston and Montgomery County

Business leaders attended a program to learn about and discuss the future of workforce and immigration in greater Houston and Montgomery County in The Woodlands recently. Data presented by experts revealed the critical and complementary role that immigrants play in the local workforce, and business executives in attendance echoed the case made by a Rational Middle of Immigration video for improving the H1-B visa system to increase Texas’ and the US’ economic competitiveness.

Senator Cruz Meets with Construction Executives to Promote Bill for Privately Funded Education and Training Scholarships

Senator Ted Cruz visited Spawglass’ Village of Southhampton jobsite in Houston this week to tour the site, hear from construction executives, and promote his new bill, the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act during an event hosted by Associated Build

Construction Career Collaborative First Annual Career Fair a Success

The following article was authored by Elizabeth McPherson and originally published on Construction Citizen.

Metrics and the C3 Business Case

The following article was authored by Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director of Construction Career Collaborative.

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Fall Prevention/Fall Protection

O.S.H.A. identifies falls as one of the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry. This is why employees must be trained to recognize fall exposures and have the authority to take corrective actions.

So Many Trades to Choose From but Kids Only “Know Construction”

The following article was authored by Angela Robbins and originally published on Construction Career Collaborative.

Robust Immigration Discussion Sparked by Rational Middle Screening in Austin

The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published on Construction Citizen.

MAREK Field Supervisor Wins AGC Houston Standard of Excellence Award

MAREK Field Supervisor Jaime Ramos was recognized Friday at AGC Houston’s Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Awards Program as the 2018 AGC Standard of Excellence Award winner.

Why Leaders In The Construction Industry Say Immigration Reform Could Solve Houston’s Workforce Woes

Over the past few decades, Chief Operating Officer for Marek Brothers Mike Holland has seen the construction industry change.

Rational Middle to Screen Immigration Documentary in Austin

The filmmakers behind the award-winning Rational Middle documentary series on immigration will showcase their work and host a discussion on the issue at an event next week in Austin.

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