Hops & Highways Episode 25: Workforce Development Tips from Industry Veterans

Contractors around the country are struggling to find workers to fill their open jobs. Mike Devine, president of Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. & Brodie Hutchins, vice president of dealer development at Wirtgen America share their ideas for change.

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Jessica Lombardo
Apr 16, 2021

On a very special episode, we go from Hops & Highways to Rootbeer & Roads and talk about an important topic: workforce development in the construction industry. Editor Jessica Lombardo is joined by Mike Devine, president of Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. & Brodie Hutchins, vice president of dealer development at Wirtgen America.

Thanks for joining us and congratulations to this weeks Yeti coozie winner: RICKEY WATKINS

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