In this episode of Trail Mix, host Carter Wingfield talks with Business Services Account Manager and Apprenticeship Director Kerry Motley, Shop Manager Austin Shrewsbury from Martin Marietta, and Apprentice Josh Baker about how Rowan-Cabarrus apprenticeships are preparing the next generation of skilled workers. Through a model that blends paid, hands-on training with classroom instruction, apprentices gain thousands of hours of real-world experience while employers strengthen their workforce. Hear how apprenticeships create meaningful opportunities, support local industry, and connect students to long-term career success.