Choosing a career can feel overwhelming, but what if your personal interests could actually help guide the way? In this episode of the Build Your Path Podcast, we talk with John Whitty from Canopy Team about how he discovered a career path that connects with the things he enjoys most.

John shares real advice on how to explore your passions, try new opportunities, and stay true to yourself while preparing for the future. Whether you’re still figuring out what comes after high school or curious about careers in construction and beyond, this episode will show you that building a career doesn’t mean giving up what you love — it means finding ways to bring it along with you.

Find your perfect career today at buildyourpath.org!

With experienced workers retiring and not enough young people entering the trades, construction companies are being forced to rethink how they recruit. In this episode, we're talking to two industry leaders who are doing just that. Tune in to learn new ideas, real life success stories, and inspiration to shake up your own hiring strategy.

Thank you to our guests, Erik Klebahn with Harkins Builders and Christina Selby with Altimate Electric!

Build Your People explores how organizations big and small can expand their HR outreach effectively and answers all of your HR questions. Jenn Dewees, President of the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation, joins forces with Kathy Humm, founder of NTP HR, to bring you this podcast.

Can you go from a being leader on the basketball court to a leader in the construction industry? Yes!

In this episode, learn how Sam Meyerhoff leveraged the skills she gained in sports to excel as a Project Executive at Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

Want to follow her footsteps? Get started today at buildyourpath.org!

The most successful career paths start with one step — and for this path, that step is an apprenticeship!

In this episode, Jazmin talks with Nick Cummings about unions, apprenticeships, and how to build your own path brick-by-brick.

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Thank you to our guests for this episode, Tom Forman with Beckstrom Electric and Jen Vedrani with Southway Builders!

In the first episode of season three of Build Your People, we dive into the evolving expectations in the workplace and how to find common ground between seasoned employees and the younger generation. Learn about using emotional intelligence to adapt leadership mindsets, maintain work standards, and foster open communication. Tune in for candid insights and practical takeaways to prepare for the construction industry of the future.

Build Your People explores how organizations big and small can expand their HR outreach effectively and answers all of your HR questions! Jenn Dewees, President of the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation, meets with Kathy Humm, founder of NTP HR, in this podcast.

For this special Women in Construction Week episode, we talked to Jackie Erley with Belfor Property Restoration on how she built a path from the restaurant industry into construction — with support from other women along the way.

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So you've decided on a career path — but how do you figure out where you want to work? Finding a workplace culture that aligns with your values can be hard.

Tune in to hear from Mary Cole, who found her fit at United Rentals, about identifying the right workplace to support your life in and out of the office.

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We’re excited to introduce Jazmin Rodriguez, the new voice of the Build Your Path podcast!

Jazmin is passionate about helping students (like YOU!) explore career options and find the right path forward. She’s here to share real stories, advice, and insider tips from professionals in the construction industry to help you build your future.

Stay tuned and find even more resources at buildyourpath.org!

Thank you to our guest for this episode, Frank Murphy with TEI Electrical Solutions!

This Build Your People podcast series explores how organizations big and small can expand their HR outreach effectively and answers all of your HR questions! Jenn Dewees, President of the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation meets with Kathy Humm, founder of NTP HR, LLC in their podcast: Build Your People.

NTP HR, LLC was founded in 2022 to help elevate the construction industry from good to great with HR solutions. The labor market shortage, overhead costs, government regulations and employee retention are real challenges for companies to remain competitive in the construction industry. Kathy Humm has over 15 years of experience in human resources, primarily in the construction space. Kathy takes a strategic approach to recruiting, benefits, compensation, on-boarding, career development, training, well-being, employee relations, compliance and retention and works hand-in-hand with company leaders to elevate their people, benefits and culture. See more about NTP HR here. https://www.ntphr.com/

The Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting, developing, and connecting career opportunities in the built environment. Learn more at https://mccei.org

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we’re excited to share the inspiring story of Shay, a concrete delivery professional at Chaney Enterprises and a true trailblazer in the built environment.

Shay’s journey into her apprenticeship is deeply rooted in family legacy. With her mom’s pioneering role as a truck driver, her dad’s business in the construction industry, and her motivation to provide for her five children, Shay pursued her CDL and is breaking barriers in the field.

Tune in to hear Shay’s incredible story of resilience, passion, and the drive to carve out her path in a male-dominated industry.

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