Perception

Question 1

What should we uncover with apprentices to help them better understand their industries and contractors for themselves?

Answer 1

Breaking down myths, exploring challenges and risks the contractors face.

Question 2

What are some things that an apprentice’s perceptions or misperceptions effect on the job?

Answer 2

Their Attitude and Productivity

Question 3

What will they have a better understanding of after this section?

Answer 3

The challenges contractors/sub contractors face when doing business

Question 4

What may be a first for the apprentice’s to be considering after going through this section?

Answer 4

The impact of the competitive edge of our “Customers” and how it ultimately impacts them personally.

Question 5

What will apprentices be more aware of after this section?

Answer 5

The risks that contractors/subcontractors face in our industries.

Question 6

What important industry perception roles do we need apprentices understanding better after this section?

Answer 6

Their role in making contractors successful and W.I.I.F.M.

Question 7

Why is it Important for our contractors to be successful?

Answer 7

Successful Contractors= More Jobs = More Money

Question 8

What are some possible answers to the question,” What is the biggest expense on a job?”

Answer 8

Housing=Land (usually the biggest expense); Industrial Project=machinery/material; Interior System=Labor

Question 9

What should we explain before asking the “Net Percentage Question”?

Answer 9

The difference between Gross and Net Profit

Question 10

How should we answer the contractor net percentage question in the classroom?

Answer 10

Let’s let our contractor panel answer that question, so you can hear the answer from the source.

Question 11

How many flip charts per table group are there in this section?

Answer 11

4 flipcharts per table group