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A few generations ago, choosing a career path and sticking with it for the next fifty years was easy. However, the job market has changed, and more people make job changes several times throughout their careers. We saw this happen a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young people were willing to quit jobs and change careers faster during this turbulent time, with 30% of people ages 18-29 considering a career change.
The workforce has changed, especially since the pandemic. Employees are not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career path. More people are willing to move for work or even retrain or join new industries to find the right fit for their lifestyle and needs. However, making a career change can be very difficult and taxing. One way to make it easier is to start your career in a stable industry with valuable education and skills, like the kind you get when you enter the plumbing industry. In this career path, you can move up, transition into new roles, and find new ways to challenge yourself without always moving or switching companies.
Many of our employees started their careers as apprentices or in more junior positions. But, like many young people today, they desire to try something new and find something more fulfilling. Here at UMC, we value growth, and we welcome employees who are willing to put in the work to progress and grow. Here are a few employees who have made or are making career changes at UMC.
- Bryatt Stoker works with our estimating team. He’s just starting his career and studying supply chain. However, his time at UMC has taught him how to apply his educational skills to project management. He hopes to move into estimating. In his time at UMC, he’s found a career path that fosters continual growth, improvement, and the development of new skills. We’re excited to see where his path takes him.
- Ryan Dumont has had one of the most exciting career journeys at UMC. His career began in the military, where he transitioned between several roles as an aircraft rescue firefighter. When he left the military, he eventually came to UMC and started working in a safety role. The skills he learned in his previous career have been invaluable on the job site and to our team at UMC!
- Joanna Inzunza worked as a tradesperson in the steel framing and wall systems industry in California. However, she transitioned out of trade work and into recruiting. She moved to Utah and began working as a recruiter with another commercial company before joining UMC. Now, she’s a member of our recruiting team and helps others see the career paths available at UMC.
These are just a few of the different employee career paths we’ve seen at UMC. We have plenty more stories to share, and you can find some on our company blog. However, each story has a common thread that’s unique to UMC. Here, people can find fulfilling careers that allow them to grow into new roles and challenges if they’re willing to do the work. If that’s the career path you are looking for, apply to work with us today!
