The construction industry has no shortage of opportunity, but making the right connections between students and employers is where the real challenge begins. In this episode of SpotOn Spotlight, Ian sits down with Stanley Warrenhuffman of the TOOLS Foundation, part of Associated Builders and Contractors Ohio Valley, to talk about the future of workforce development in the trades.
Stanley shares how TOOLS Foundation is helping students discover construction careers through awareness, jobsite exposure, assessments, partnerships, and work-based learning opportunities. He also offers an honest look at where the industry must evolve, from outdated mindsets to creating more inclusive jobsite experiences that attract and retain the next generation of talent.
This conversation is a practical and eye-opening look at what it will take to build a stronger, more sustainable workforce in construction.