In Episode 59, host Houston Blackwood is joined by Colby Thompson of Thompson Contractors and Kory Boling, Executive Director of the Alabama Home Builders Foundation, to discuss workforce challenges and career opportunities in Alabama’s construction trades. From the need for skilled workers to the value of hands-on training, the conversation explores how Skills for Success, Alabama’s community colleges, and industry partnerships are helping bridge the gap between education, training, and employment. This episode highlights the role of hands-on training and relationship-building in preparing the next generation of tradespeople across the state.