Survival of the Fittest

by Mark Breslin

Overview

Apprentices are the future of our industry, and both Union Leaders and Contractors report that there are challenges in regards to the attitude, work ethic, and appearance of many new apprentices. With an investment of tens of thousands of dollars in each of these apprentices, and as our future rides on their success, we have to focus on more than skills. It is crucial to add attitude, work ethic, values and responsibility to the curriculum.
Every new apprentice needs to understand that the success, growth and future of union construction are in his or her hands.
This book has been written for the largest and most important group in our market recovery team

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015721584
Publisher:	McAlly Press International
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	165
Sales rank:	941,988
File size:	777 KB

About the Author

Mark Breslin is the fourth generation of a construction family that started his working career in the field. His construction industry roots stem from his great-grandfather, grandfather, and step-father, who were all contractors.

He has served as the CEO of United Contractors (www.unitedcontractors.org), one of the largest and most innovative contractor organizations in the Western U.S. for over 25 years. The association represents hundreds of contractors performing billions of dollars in projects annually. Mark became the chief executive at age 26.

He has been continually identified as the number one speaker in the nation on construction leadership, strategy, and labor-management relations. As a strategist, speaker, and author he has addressed more than 250,000 business, labor and construction-owner leaders.

He also speaks to tens of thousands of field craftsmen and apprentices across the U.S. and Canada annually.

Mark graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Industrial Design. He has since taught at both Golden Gate and Sonoma State Universities. He lives in northern California. His real life passions include: expedition and adventure travel; with his most recent challenges to include: trekking the Sahara, paddle rafting the Grand Canyon, and hiking to Everest Base Camp.

Editorial Reviews

A couple of years ago we incorporated the "Survival of the Fittest" into our foreman certification course for our fifth year apprentices and last year we incorporated the "Million Dollar Blue Collar" into our managing personal finances course for our first year apprentices.

LU136 Training Center Training Coordinator - Michael Falkenstein

I received a copy of the book and read it from cover to cover. Thanks! It was an easy read and the personal insights made it just that much more personal instead of "preachy. "You are right on target and it's my belief that this type of "life lesson" is long overdue for our young people. I know many who could have used this information (probably still could) as I came up through the ranks. I commend you on this effort and hope it'll be embraced throughout the IBEW.

International Representative IBEW, Ninth District - Frank Maio