Authors

Amy Staska

Vice president of NRCA University.

Articles authored

TitleSubtitleDate
Foremen fundamentalsTo excel, foremen must possess a specific set of skillsMarch 2025
It's hard being humanMental health challenges confront all of us; learn how to train your team to handle themNovember 2024
Leadership mattersAre you leading—or managing—your team?May 2024
What do you want to learn?The roofing industry offers a multitude of educational optionsMarch 2024
Intentional TrainingThe best learning happens when installers are encouraged to make mistakesFebruary 2024
Can't stop, won't stopYou should be constantly working to keep new hires and seasoned employeesSeptember 2023
Train to gainAdding a full-time trainer can increase company revenueApril 2023
Cutting-edge educationVirtual training is a convenient and effective way to develop skillsDecember 2022
Why does my company need TRAC?Proper onboarding of employees is an important factor for successSeptember 2022
There’s more to safety than safetyCreating a safe workplace goes beyond protecting workers’ physical healthFebruary 2022
An updated curriculumNRCA and NCCER develop comprehensive roof system installation training November 2021
Go all inIt’s important to give new field employees something to work forSeptember 2021
The importance of trainingProperly training new employees goes beyond job-site demonstrationsJune 2019
Lessons from the fieldRoofing industry employees share why they joined and stay with their companiesJuly 2016
Elevating professionalismEmployee training is an indicator of professionalism that speaks for itselfDecember 2013
Safe SolutionsRolling into troubleJuly 2004
EssentialsStill standingDecember 2003
EssentialsSlip sliding awayNovember 2003
Safe SolutionsFreezing to deathMarch 2003