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Angi Teams Up with SkillsUSA to Sponsor National Signing Day and Celebrate Students Pursuing Trade Careers
Data shows home construction trade careers boost higher worker satisfaction rates and offer more autonomy than other jobs in the U.S. DENVER, May 04, 2023
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[{"type":"text","content":"Data shows home construction trade careers boost higher worker satisfaction rates and offer more autonomy than other jobs in the U.S.\nDENVER, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angi, a leading and comprehensive solution for home services, today announced a new partnership with SkillsUSA and sponsorship of National Signing Day, a nationwide event celebrating high school seniors and college/postsecondary students who have chosen to pursue a career in any of the skilled trades, including home and construction trades. Across the U.S. local SkillsUSA chapters host “signing day” community events honoring local students who sign a letter of intent for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training. As part of its partnership, Angi will host a digital event for students on Instagram and Tiktok to celebrate students on May 4th with customized assets, including filters and gifs, and invite students to share their own announcements with the hashtags #SkillsUSANationalSigningDay and #TimeToTradeUp. “As America’s champion of the skilled trades, we are thrilled to team up with Angi for SkillsUSA National Signing Day,\" said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis. “Our efforts to improve the quality of the nation’s future skilled workforce aligns beautifully with Angi's powerful network of skilled trades professionals. Industry partners like Angi are helping SkillsUSA deliver a pipeline of talented graduates who are ready to commit to a rewarding career. Together, we can help close the skills gap while generating greater awareness of the life-changing opportunities career pathways in the skilled trades can provide our students.” “Every day, men and women across the U.S. set off to do the vitally important work helping people improve, maintain and repair their homes,” said Angie Hicks, Chief Customer Officer, Angi. “We know these jobs do not get the credit and recognition they deserve, despite high earning potential, high satisfaction, high demand and high community impact. We are thrilled to partner with SkillsUSA and sponsor this year’s National Signing Day. Students choosing careers in the trades are making a great decision, and we are happy to celebrate this next generation of skilled professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs.” Careers in the trades boast some of the highest satisfaction rates. According to Angi’s 2021...