This issue of Partners in Progress looks at "planting the seeds early" for recruitment success in the future. SMACNA and SMART have teamed up to provide recruitment initiatives at the high school level. The Industry Training Institute is providing funding for JATCs to implement technology that will attract the next generation of workers. Mentoring takes on a new look for the current generation, and, like crossing the finish line in a marathon, successful negotiation takes time, training, and tenacity. In this issue's My Journey, Mechelle McNew talks about her career journey from bank teller to Local 464 Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer.
