Masonry Magazine June 2009 Page. 45

Words: Damian Lang, John Wight, Norm Akley, Bruce Basehore
Masonry Magazine June 2009 Page. 45

Masonry Magazine June 2009 Page. 45
INCREASING KNOW-HOW
MCAA Virtual University
The MCAA Virtual University hosts self-paced online courses that can be accessed by you or your entire team twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week from the comfort of your office or home!

Nearly 100 courses are currently online, including:
- OSHA 10 Hour Training Program
- OSHA 30 Hour Training Program
- Ergonomics
- Fall Protection
- Hazwoper 40 Hour Course
- Materials Handling
- Scaffolding Safety
- And much more!

All courses are eligible for Masonry Certification credit. Some courses are also available in Spanish. For a complete list of all available online courses and to register visit www.masoncontractors.org/onlinetraining.

FINDING YOUR WORKFORCE
Masonry Career Center
When it comes to finding and filling jobs in masonry, the monster-sized job boards may not be the best place to find what you're looking for. The Masonry Career Center gives employers and job-seeking masonry professionals a better way to find one another and make that perfect career fit. Visit us today to post a job or search job listings at careers.masoncontractors.org.

Job Seeker Benefits
Services are FREE! Online job search and application. Notification whenever posted jobs match your criteria.

Employer Benefits
Targeted talent pool - reach a focused audience. Easy online job posting and management. Notification whenever job seekers match requirements.

Post your job or resume today at careers.masoncontractors.org!

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
JOIN MCAA.
Join the only national association working to build the future of mason contractors. Call 800-536-2225 or visit www.masoncontractors.org for more information.


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