New program at Gateway Community College prepares future maintenance techs in Phoenix By Kelly Graham
Maintenance talent is currently the most sought-
Maintenance roles make up nearly 29% of all apartment jobs postings this quarter, up 3% from last year. Meanwhile, establishing a
after talent in our industry. With so many people
reliable pipeline of maintenance talent remains a major challenge in
spending more time at home, the need for repairs
the industry.
and maintenance has increased significantly.
In early 2019, NAA and the Arizona Multihousing Association teamed up to address this growing industry-wide need for skilled maintenance talent by piloting a training and internship program. –Continued on next page
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