Podcast: How to switch into the construction industry mid-career or start your journey in construction

From the Kansas City Business Journal / Sponsored Content by The Builder's Association:

It's never too late to decide what you want to be when you grow up, even if you're midway through your career. Depending on what you're looking for, there are a variety of options in the construction industry, and switching careers may be easier than you think.

In this podcast, three industry professionals dive into what a career path in the construction industry looks like and the training available for the mid- and entry-level workforce.

Participants in this panel discussion include Clarkson Construction Company's Latoya Goree, executive director and ombudsman of the Terminal Workforce Enhancement Programs at the KCI New Terminal Project for Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate and the CWC joint venture; Romond Holt, outreach manager for The Builder's Association; and Caleb McCandless, workforce and professional development director for The Builder's Association.

A career in construction can be a good fit for people who are looking for a change of pace because you'll be taught everything you'll need to know, according to Goree, Holt, and McCandless.

Listen to the podcast to hear about:

• Why each of these individuals are advocates for careers in construction
• What the different kinds of career paths into construction look like
• Why the construction industry is a diamond in the rough when it comes to career opportunities
• What the KCI Workforce TrainingPRogram entails, how to apply, and how long it takes to complete
• What it takes to advance in the industry
• How some master craftsmen are still making an impact in construction even after they've stopped swinging a hammer in the field
• How to learn more about switching to a career in construction