b'GOLD SEAL UPDATEGOLD SEALYOUR TOOL TO UPSKILL YOUR TOP TALENThe Canadian Construction Associations (CCA) GoldGET THE BEST PEOPLE FOR THE JOBT Seal Certification (GSC) program can help yourIncluding information on Gold Seal Certification in your company better attract, grow and retain top talent.websites careers section and in job postings can benefit your Through things like competency assessments, professionalcompany in many ways. Having a clearly defined and articulated development and continued mentorship, the professionalway of growing talent and investing in professional development certification program is focused on helping the industry achieveis a big perk for applicants and can help differentiate your excellence through education, training and skill development. company from the competition. By asking for certification in job postings or by listing it as an asset, you can showcase your USE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS appreciation for professionalism and your support ofprofessional development.TO NURTURE TALENTMany a great foreman, estimator, project manager, safetyPREVENT THE BRAIN DRAINpractitioner or superintendent starts in a different role and movesAccording to the job website Indeed, no room to grow is up the chain over the years. It is important to have a formalthe top reason why people leave their jobs. Knowing that your framework to identify talent, discuss future opportunities andemployer invests in their staff is a strong motivator.chart a learning and mentoring path for progression.Gold Seals competency assessments, which form the heartEstablishing a mentoring program where Gold Seal Certified of its program, can help grow the skills of your workforce.staff members help those who are just starting on their process is The assessments define the knowledge, skills and abilities thata great idea. Some companies have appointed an admin, HR or construction professionals working in Gold Seal designationstraining contact to assist with applications.should possess regardless of company field, size or geography.CELEBRATING SUCCESSOne of the great things about competency assessments isWhen your staff members receive their GSC, thats cause for that they can be used for much more than Gold Seal examcelebration! Some ways that employers can mark this occasion preparation, said Alistair Robertson of Learning Forty-Two,include framed certificate presentations and newsletter, website or an adult learning and development specialist who led the mostsocial media announcements. Some companies proudly display recent update of Gold Seal designations and exams. HRall their employees GSC certificates on a special wall. Many departments, managers and employees can use them to helpGSCs also appreciate Gold Seal-branded apparel like a golf shirt, identify areas for ongoing skill development through relevantwind breaker or hat.training or other learning opportunities. The competencies themselves can even be used to help hire new and evaluateOf course, learning does not stop at GSC. We have a growing existing employees. number of Gold Seal Certified professionals with two or three GSCs in different designations as they have moved from one Lunch n Learns are helpful tools to get employees excited aboutcertifiable designation to another. There is also the Professional, Gold Seal. CCA organizes a public info webinar once a monthGold Seal Certified (P.GSC) credential whereby enrolled GSCs and can also deliver one tailored to your company or group. must demonstrate 30 credits worth of updating activities every two years.Getting your project recognized as a Gold Seal project is also a great way to get all eligible jobsite staff certifiedsubtradesTo learn more about Gold Seal Certification, visit our website at includedand gain visibility for your commitment tocca-acc.com/workforce-excellence/gold-seal or contact our staff at professional development. goldseal@cca-acc.com.30 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'