Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction

Why 19-Year-Olds Are Earning $80K in Trucking with Lindsey Trent


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In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts J.P. and Scott are joined by Lindsey Trent, President and Co-founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT), to discuss how the industry is attracting younger talent through education, training programs, and career development initiatives.


What You’ll Learn:

  • How high school CDL programs are creating early career pathways into trucking and logistics
  • Why traditional college paths may not provide the best ROI compared to skilled trades like trucking
  • How to build effective partnerships between employers and educational institutions
  • Why Gen Z values purpose-driven work and how trucking fulfills this need
  • The financial advantages of entering trucking careers early
  • How employers can create professional development pathways for drivers under 21


Tune in for a look at the hidden costs of construction and the unique approaches that can help solve for them! 


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