b'PUBLISHERS COLUMN 7Childcare, Commuting and Language ClassesAirports are not islands. Wait, maybe they are? to help concessionaires and other MSP tenants When it comes to workforce recruitment and retention, airportsattract and retain employees, and therefore must compete for qualified personnel just like any other employer.improve the airports overall customer service. However, many airports are at a distinct disadvantage becauseTo date, 60 employees have completed the they are outside their city centers, making the daily commute morecourse and another group scheduled to difficultand expensivefor workers.graduate in mid-November. Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) recently convinced theMy last example is from our current issue. Central New York Regional Transportation Authority to beginPittsburgh International Airport (PIT) recentlyPAUL BOWERS, PUBLISHERtrial bus service between its central transit hub and the airport.opened an on-site daycare center for children Currently, there are 13 round trips every weekday, with the first busof its employees and other workers at the airport. Its an attractive pulling into SYR bright and early at 5:32 a.m., and the last leavingperk for both current and prospective employeesand other around 7 p.m. Limited service will also be available on Saturdays.airports are in various stages of providing similar options. See Page Like other routes, the fare is $1 for adults.48 for details.Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) addressedWhile these three ideas may seem like straightforward ways another common employment barrier by partnering with a localto help attract and retain workers, each required a vision and adult education facility to offer courses in English as a Secondleadership to make it a reality. Bravo to MSP, PIT and SYR!Language. The Metropolitan Airports Commission covers the costCheers,CREATE IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENTSDirect view LED displays can blend entertainment and information to immerse travelers along their journey. Connect with our Daktronics airport team to learn how our technology enhances airport architecturelike a deep dive on an escalator ride.DAKTRONICS.COM/AIRPORTSAirportImprovement.comNovember | December 2023'