The path to a career in trades is not a one-size-fits-all trajectory. 

For my friend George Bergey, he didn't jump on the college train or head straight into trade school. Instead, he joined the Marines, built up some of his skills, and then began his career in trades years after his high school graduation. Now, he’s worked his way up from carpentry apprenticeship to working as the Project Superintendent for Hunter Roberts Construction Group. 

In this episode, George details his experience transitioning from Marines to the trades, including what it was like to take certification tests and find his first job. He shares why he chose carpentry over other trades, what his day-to-day looks like, and how he’s keeping his team safe during these COVID times. We also bust the myth that college is the pathway to success, and why working in trades is a great way to make a living. 

Tune in to hear more about George’s professional journey from Marine to Project Superintendent! 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• How did you get started in the trades? (4:28)
• What responsibilities fall under the jurisdictional work that carpenters do? (10:49)
• Did you ever consider any other trades? (15:21)
• What are the procedures like regarding COVID on the big job that you’re managing right now? (28:00)
• If I were to take your Jeep or boat away, which one would get you more upset? (31:07)

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• What George’s transition from the Marines to trades was like. (4:40)
• What is a roadman? (8:58)
• Why George chose carpentry as his civilian career. (15:26)
• What a day in George’s life as a project superintendent looks like. (17:06)
• How George cultivates a team that holds health and safety as top priority during these COVID times. (28:09)
• Why George believes that college is not the right path for everyone. (33:35)

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