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By Michael Frew<\/strong>, President, Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that everywhere you look these days, boomers are getting tons of flack and eye rolls from today\u2019s younger generation. Whether this is deserved or not, what is certain is that boomers hold a wealth of information that may be passed on to the next generation. In fact, this is something they are doing\u2014by the concrete load\u2014thanks to the TCA\u2019s newest resource: the TILT Mentor Program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TILT Mentor Program is a leadership initiative organized by TILT (Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow) that is focused on enhancing the growth of emerging leaders by pairing each of them with a seasoned, tilt-up veteran. This one-on-one setting provides a unique opportunity to share experiences, knowledge, and guidance on personal and professional levels. From the feedback we have received, it is evident that these relationships benefit both the emerging leaders and the mentors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program initially kicked off in January 2022, and organizers have been adding to and modifying the program over the past year to better suit TCA\u2019s mentors and emerging leaders. The tweaks have paid off as participation has grown from 15 pairs to 27! Emerging leaders are invited to select their mentors after reviewing mentor profiles, which clarifies commonalities and creates stronger teams while also establishing buy-in and engagement from the start. Monthly meetings, typically done virtually, keep the program on track, and the self-directed nature of the program allows each pair to pick the topics that offer the best fit. Participation has included jobsite foremen, engineers, project managers, architects, product suppliers, specialty contractors, company presidents, and directors at the C-suite level. The program is open to all TCA members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n