According to Sinn, employee response to the pro- gram was tremendous. “Working with these young adults really gave our employees a sense of worth. They enjoyed helping the interns develop on-the- job skills and sharing personal stories with them about how much they’ve grown with our company and why it’s great to work in this industry.”


Currently, Logan Contractors Supply is working with other Des Moines metro schools to develop similar partnerships. “We recognize that good things take time to develop and are working to create more programs within our business and the industry in general,” said Sinn. This includes expanding the internship program to other areas of the dealership, such as sales or management.


“With Baby Boomers moving on, Gen Xers moving up and Millennials entering the workforce, it’s more important than ever for our business and industry to be on the cutting edge,” said Sinn. “Our internships help these young people learn more about the industrial equipment industry and potentially direct them toward a career path at a distributor like us.”


He added that it can prove challenging to change perceptions. “Everyone thinks of technology as a sleek industry, especially when you think of com- panies like Apple. However, our industry is full of cutting-edge technology as well. So, it’s important that we continue working hard to create awareness of the countless opportunities available in our industry.”


Sinn looks forward to watching their internship program evolve. “Down the road, we’d like to see at least five individuals who went through our internship program back to work at Logan Con- tractors Supply after college. However, even if they don’t come back to work for us, I’m proud that we were able to help them grow and better understand this industry.”


He concluded, “Our goal is to create an awareness of all sides of the industrial equipment industry, from the distributor, to the contractor, manufac- turer and more. The industrial equipment indus- try plays a large role in the infrastructure in this country and maintaining the American dream. At Logan Contractors, we want to do our part to keep that dream alive.”


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