The road to success begins with…well…a road. Pike Industries has been producing road asphalt and building roads roads since the 1870s, making it one of the largest construction materials supplier and road builders in New England. But the road for Pike has gotten bumpy when it comes to the outlook of the labor pool. The company recognizes that to maintain its competitive position it needs a reliable supply of adequately trained employees, something they’re not seeing on the horizon.
Many high school students are interested in taking on a part time job, but few have the opportunity to do so while earning high school credit. Pike Industries, located in Belmont, is changing that through their partnership with Belmont High School. For the first time, Pike has brought on a high school student who is interning and job shadowing at their Hooksett location. This student is learning the ropes, getting paid as an employee, and is earning school credits at the same time. An enormous benefit to both student and employer!
Though Pike Industries is just beginning to explore these types of relationships with area high schools, they have been involved with more traditional internships for some time. Twelve students took part in a paid internship program last year, with three being hired as a result. At the end of their program, each student makes a formal presentation to Pike’s senior management team about what they learned, and a graduation ceremony is held to honor the students for their hard work.
By taking a pro-active role in training young people for skills employers want, Pike is laying the groundwork for a stronger workforce in New Hampshire. This will give the asphalt supplier the confidence when traveling the road ahead.
For more information, please contact Sara Colson.
Many high school students are interested in taking on a part time job, but few have the opportunity to do so while earning high school credit. Pike Industries, located in Belmont, is changing that through their partnership with Belmont High School. For the first time, Pike has brought on a high school student who is interning and job shadowing at their Hooksett location. This student is learning the ropes, getting paid as an employee, and is earning school credits at the same time. An enormous benefit to both student and employer!
Though Pike Industries is just beginning to explore these types of relationships with area high schools, they have been involved with more traditional internships for some time. Twelve students took part in a paid internship program last year, with three being hired as a result. At the end of their program, each student makes a formal presentation to Pike’s senior management team about what they learned, and a graduation ceremony is held to honor the students for their hard work.
By taking a pro-active role in training young people for skills employers want, Pike is laying the groundwork for a stronger workforce in New Hampshire. This will give the asphalt supplier the confidence when traveling the road ahead.
For more information, please contact Sara Colson.
