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Kids with Tools, Not Screens: The Future of Career Technical Education
Philadelphia construction trades educator Evin Jarrett is redefining what a classroom can be—running a hands-on build lab, a student-led podcast, and a culture where standards are high and the buy-in is real. From fourth graders sweating copper to alumni crushing CTE high schools, his results speak for themselves.
In this episode, Evin breaks down how he built a top-tier program from four blank walls, why middle-school exposure beats 10th-grade “too late,” and the mindset shifts that keep kids off phones and on tools. We cover practical playbooks—relationships first, learning-by-doing, peer accountability, and mobile shop pop-ups that take advantage of any zip code. It’s a blueprint for transforming classrooms, careers, and communities.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:38 Evan Jarret's Journey into Construction
02:20 Inspiring the Next Generation
05:01 Classroom Dynamics and Teaching Philosophy
12:26 Building a Successful Program from Scratch
14:52 Balancing Work and Family
15:04 Introducing the Mobile Shop Concept
16:03 Empowering Students Through Hands-On Learning
16:27 The Importance of High Standards
18:55 Building Lasting Relationships with Students
21:46 Challenges and Misconceptions in Trades Education
24:24 Engaging Students in Practical Learning
27:04 Showcasing the Podcast and Final Thoughts
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Follow Evin Jarrett
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/evin-jarrett-b0a13214a/
Website: https://www.mrjarrettconstruction.com/in-the-news
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjarrett_constructiontech/
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This podcast is sponsored by Construct Reach.
As a workforce development initiative that builds reachable opportunities through construction, ConstructReach increases the visibility of the construction industry by educating students about career opportunities within construction, connecting general contractors to interns and innovative internship curricula, creating content and experiences to expose a diverse population to sustainable construction careers, and uniting stakeholders to ensure the construction industry continues to thrive.
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By ConstructReachPhiladelphia construction trades educator Evin Jarrett is redefining what a classroom can be—running a hands-on build lab, a student-led podcast, and a culture where standards are high and the buy-in is real. From fourth graders sweating copper to alumni crushing CTE high schools, his results speak for themselves.
In this episode, Evin breaks down how he built a top-tier program from four blank walls, why middle-school exposure beats 10th-grade “too late,” and the mindset shifts that keep kids off phones and on tools. We cover practical playbooks—relationships first, learning-by-doing, peer accountability, and mobile shop pop-ups that take advantage of any zip code. It’s a blueprint for transforming classrooms, careers, and communities.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:38 Evan Jarret's Journey into Construction
02:20 Inspiring the Next Generation
05:01 Classroom Dynamics and Teaching Philosophy
12:26 Building a Successful Program from Scratch
14:52 Balancing Work and Family
15:04 Introducing the Mobile Shop Concept
16:03 Empowering Students Through Hands-On Learning
16:27 The Importance of High Standards
18:55 Building Lasting Relationships with Students
21:46 Challenges and Misconceptions in Trades Education
24:24 Engaging Students in Practical Learning
27:04 Showcasing the Podcast and Final Thoughts
Subscribe & Review the iReach Podcast
If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with our friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.
Follow Evin Jarrett
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/evin-jarrett-b0a13214a/
Website: https://www.mrjarrettconstruction.com/in-the-news
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjarrett_constructiontech/
Follow Paul Robinson
Connect with Paul Robinson on LinkedIn.
Follow ConstructReach on LinkedIn.
Follow ConstructReach on Instagram @contructreach
Check out the ConstructReach website at constructreach.com
This podcast is sponsored by Construct Reach.
As a workforce development initiative that builds reachable opportunities through construction, ConstructReach increases the visibility of the construction industry by educating students about career opportunities within construction, connecting general contractors to interns and innovative internship curricula, creating content and experiences to expose a diverse population to sustainable construction careers, and uniting stakeholders to ensure the construction industry continues to thrive.
#IReachPodcast #PaulRobinson #ConstructReach