{"id":119,"date":"2024-02-28T16:54:38","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prblogprod.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=119"},"modified":"2026-05-28T10:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T10:40:48","slug":"building-the-future-progress-residentials-workforce-development-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentprogress.com\/blog\/building-the-future-progress-residentials-workforce-development-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Building the Future: Progress Residential&#8217;s Workforce Development Program\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skilled trade professionals &#8211; They&#8217;re the ones who keep the air conditioners running, lights on and pipes flowing in our homes and communities. Currently, the US is facing a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople with close to 400,000 open trades jobs and 40% of current construction workers expected to retire by 2031 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.csrwire.com\/press_releases\/785476-careers-construction-month-celebrating-skilled-trades\">Source:CSRWire<\/a>). Additionally, there has been a drastic 49% drop in applications for technical jobs like plumbing and electrician roles reported between 2020 and 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2023\/01\/05\/1142817339\/america-needs-carpenters-and-plumbers-try-telling-that-to-gen-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Source:NPR).<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the national landscape shows a dip in the technical trades, Progress Residential, one of the nation\u2019s leading providers of property management services for single-family rental homes, is charting a different course.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through an innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.rentprogress.com\/workforce-development#:~:text=Progress%20Residential's%20Pre%2DApprenticeship%20is,and%20colleges%20across%20the%20U.S.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workforce Development program<\/a>, Progress is proactively tackling the issue with a tangible, three-pronged approach:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipping individuals with practical knowledge and hands-on training&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building strong community and educational partnerships with lasting impact&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cultivating well-rounded individuals who excel beyond technical skills&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is far more than just technical training; it&#8217;s a comprehensive investment in people and the communities they call home. Progress recognizes the crucial role skilled trades professionals play in maintaining our nation&#8217;s infrastructure and fostering thriving neighborhoods.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog post, we\u2019ll provide a deeper look into how this groundbreaking initiative is bridging the gap between education and industry needs while benefiting individuals, residents, communities and the organization along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8a45463\" id=\"strong-program-overview-strong-nbsp\" data-block-id=\"8a45463\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Program Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Workforce Development circular program offers equitable training and meaningful <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.rentprogress.com\/\">career opportunities<\/a> while meeting the growing needs of <a href=\"https:\/\/rentprogress.com\/blog\/real-residents-real-stories-discover-what-its-like-to-live-with-us\/\">residents<\/a> and their cherished homes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This circular model provides:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Training and Mentoring<\/strong> &#8211; Hands-on learning, innovative video simulations and dedicated mentors provide a roadmap for a rewarding, long-term career.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career Pathways <\/strong>\u2013 Upon completing the program, apprenticeship graduates are eligible to advance into a Service Technician career.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Circular Workforce <\/strong>\u2013 A hire-and-train system taps into our existing workforce, ensuring we have a pipeline of qualified technicians to work on the homes we lease.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ed08bdb\" id=\"strong-practical-knowledge-and-hands-on-experience-nbsp-strong-nbsp\" data-block-id=\"ed08bdb\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Practical Knowledge and Hands-On Experience&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By offering comprehensive pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities, the program equips students for their future careers. During this time, they gain valuable hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in the residential construction and\/or maintenance industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two learning development pathways offered:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-f4c500a\" data-block-id=\"f4c500a\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\"><strong>Pre-Apprenticeship Experience<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration: 1-2 months&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides a pathway to become a Service Technician&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes on-the-job learning and mentorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available to current students in vocational training programs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-9e0348a\" data-block-id=\"9e0348a\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\"><strong>Apprenticeship Experience&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration: 3-6 months&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advances career as a technician&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon completion, provides an opportunity to advance into a Service Technician career&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available to: Recent graduates of partner schools&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4e754dc\" id=\"strong-partnerships-for-lasting-impact-strong-nbsp\" data-block-id=\"4e754dc\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Partnerships for Lasting Impact<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having strategic partnerships with technical and vocational schools, non-profit organizations, military transitioning services and other community-based programs nationwide is a key focus of the program and what sets it apart. The program supports building individual\u2019s skillsets while placing emphasis on the importance of completing their formal education.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur workforce managers talk to them [students] about how to carry themselves, how to interview, how to write a resume, how to be tactful, how to communicate and know what is expected out there in the career field. The technical piece is just one aspect of it. The interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate &nbsp;effectively is essential as a service technician,\u201d Progress Director of Workforce Development, Mike Steigerwald, shares.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The end goal is to upskill and develop well-rounded individuals who excel, not only technically, but also interpersonally. Once they complete the program, they\u2019re able to apply their educational knowledge to real-world situations and pursue successful, long-term careers in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, flooring and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2e4eae6\" id=\"strong-why-progress-is-tackling-this-issue-strong-nbsp\" data-block-id=\"2e4eae6\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Why Progress is Tackling This Issue<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The positive impact of the Workforce Development program is felt across local communities, the skilled trades sector, the Progress Residential team and for valued residents through:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Building a talent pipeline for the organization, ensuring a pool of qualified service technicians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing in-demand, quality career opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating increased economic mobility<strong> <\/strong>by investing in local communities and the people that live in them through technical education access&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leshawn Tremor, a Make Ready Apprentice, emphasizes the program&#8217;s life-changing potential:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDeveloping a trade interested me. A skill like that is priceless. The pandemic let me know that you have to have some skills to fall back on because you never know what the job market will be. This program is something that can definitely change your life. You can develop a real skill and you work with a great company, great bunch of people, and new challenges every day. The apprenticeship program is something that, I think, will definitely help people moving forward. It gives you a good head start as far as gaining skills and a formula for trying to go out there and be efficient\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-029bf60\" id=\"strong-paving-the-way-for-skilled-trades-strong-nbsp\" data-block-id=\"029bf60\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Paving the Way for Skilled Trades<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investing in the skilled trades benefits trade workers, Progress residents\u2019 service needs, and society at large through quality education and career opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Workforce Development Program is a powerful investment in the future. A holistic approach, impactful partnerships and inspiring success stories demonstrate Progress Residential&#8217;s commitment to building a skilled workforce that will shape our industry for years to come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skilled trade professionals &#8211; They&#8217;re the ones who keep the air conditioners running, lights on and pipes flowing in our homes and communities. Currently, the US is facing a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople with close to 400,000 open trades jobs and 40% of current construction workers expected to retire by 2031 (Source:CSRWire). 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