Michael Smith, Director of the Colorado Homebuilding Academy, joins us on the AOC to share how his nonprofit is tackling the labor shortage crisis in the construction industry. With a slogan, “Solving the labor needs of today; developing the workforce demands of tomorrow,” the Academy fulfills this mission through several programs. With a focus on collaboration with construction business partners for funding and partnering with public schools for programming, The Academy is garnering national attention for their innovative and important work.