Skill Stadium: Recent Episodes
Keith Williams
The Skill Stadium podcast features business owners, hiring managers, trade school administrators, and skilled trade professionals.
What you will learn from this podcast is the following:
The great career opportunities in the skilled trades The benefits The typical salaries The process for how you get qualified (training, education)
On the topics of jobs: You will get insights from what the hiring managers look for. The importance of a strong online presence. How to leverage technology with tried and true tactics to get hired.
Gearry Caudell is a Culinary Leader who has worked as a Chef at Four Diamond resorts and decided he wanted to make a career change to the education
side. He now works as the Head of the Savannah Culinary Institute.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks on Thursday, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Duane C Barney helps HomeBuilders and Remodelers grow their businesses. Duane started his career in construction and has worked in the home building
and remodeling industry so he speaks the language and understands the challenges of his clients.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks on Thursday, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Tresa Reece is a steamfitter with 24 years experience as a member at Local 50, and Course Instructor who has been teaching 12 years. She grew up in South Toledo Ohio raised by her father a union Toledo Fire Fighter.
A quote/mantra that Teresa lives by
"Confidence comes from actions; I am exactly where I am supposed to be."
Tresa Reece Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tresa-reece-31256964/
https://ualocal50.com/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks on Thursday, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Austin Laulainen grew up in Longview Washington in the country with blue collar parents. Austin decided to pursue a career in the skilled trades as lineman. He is passionate about careers in the skilled trades and has built a website called BluePrint to help prepare anyone who wants to pursue a career in the skilled trades. During his free time he enjoys cycling, dirt bike riding, working out and working on Blueprint.
A mantra that Austin lives by is "What if? What if I don't do something I will never know"
Austin Laulainen Links
https://bluecollaredu.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluecollaredu/
https://www.facebook.com/bluecollaredu
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqH89ezsE1REn1cPXnKfu8g
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks on Thursday, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Suhaiba Neill grew up in a family of educators who started a painting business in 1975 in Ardmore PA. Suhaiba Neil started her career with the Philaldphia 76 Basketball team when she graduated College. She eventually found her way back to the family business.
The founder of The Full Circle Business, Suhaiba Neill is a consultant who helps business owners get from “stressed to streamlined.” She specializes in systems and processes for service-based businesses, including: productivity and organizational tools, strategic business planning, structuring businesses for growth, marketing plans for consistent and qualified leads and implementing singular operating systems for maximum operational efficiency. Suhaiba loves helping other business owners build success through consistency, and has used her 15+ years of experience as the Vice President of a 40+ employee family-owned Residential Painting Company to craft proven strategies to do so.
Suhaiba Neill Links
https://johnneillpainting.com
https://www.instagram.com/johnneillpainting/
https://www.facebook.com/John.Neill.Painting
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnneillpainting/
http://www.thefullcirclebusiness.net/
https://www.instagram.com/thefullcirclebusiness/
https://www.facebook.com/SuhaibaTheFullCircleBusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suhaibaneill/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks on Thursday, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Andrew Brown was a working in tech living in NYC on 911. He decided that he had to do something and went down to the site and started helping people. His experience working along side trades people planted the seed for him to make a career change. Andrew started a Toolfetch an online business that provides tools for the skilled trades.
Today Andrew is more than a business owner he is a voice for the skilled trades. You can find him on LinkedIn, Tik Tok, and YouTube creating great videos about the benefits of working in the trades. His videos are informative and entertaining and brings out his personality.
I have been following Andrew for about 6-7 months and enjoyed having him as a guest son my podcast.
Andrew Brown Links
https://www.toolfetch.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/toolfetch/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1J2pbcJFjz0-8qLx_k8FTQ
https://www.instagram.com/toolfetch/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/toolfetch/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks on Thursday, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
I connected with Levi Torres after watching his videos on Tik Tok. What impressed me with High 5 was the employee involvement in the social posts. They just looked like they were having a lot of fun at work. In researching the company I noticed they had over 2000 google reviews all 5 star. I had a good time interviewing Levi and was impressed with his involvement in his community, and how he built his business from scratch.
Since 2012 Colorado native, Levi Torres and his wife Cassi have owned and operated High 5 Plumbing, an award winning, family-owned company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area. With a professional team that has extensive experience and a commitment to service, High 5 Plumbing offers comprehensive plumbing, sewer and drain services.
The company was built on the values of solving plumbing problems and serving every customer with professionalism and respect. Levi believes that making an impact through High 5's has taught his team that they are much more than just a plumbing company and sees positive effects through customers, community, and his team one High 5 at a time!
High 5 Plumbing Links
https://high5plumbing.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@high5plumbing
https://www.instagram.com/high5plumbing/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFbsjp03uvVcec3-JPAMVSQ
https://www.facebook.com/high5plumbing/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks on Thursday, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Irene Walsh Garcia is Licensed electrician project manager from Partridge IL. With over 20 years of experience Irene has acquired skills built a strong network and found success in her industry. Irene is learner and describes herself as a natural problem solver. Her mantra is "You should focus on what you can control and take everything one step at time." She is most proud of her first project a 60 story high rise with a contract worth 12 million. Irene comes from a family of skilled trades people starting with her father who provided her valuable advice when she was an apprentice.
During her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 year old son who is very inquisitive.
Interesting Fact About My Guest
Irene has an advance open water scuba diving certification.
Irene is active on LinkedIn and makes herself available to provide advice and mentorship to people who are new to construction.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks on Thursday, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Hailey Rose grew up in Atlanta and has always loved being a creative and the theatre. Despite being pushed to take the college path by her school, she decided to follow her passion and strengths.
Hailey Rose Links
https://linktr.ee/x.hailey.rose.x
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every two weeks Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Nicole Bass is the President of Service Professionals and Founder of join The Trades is using platforms like Tik Tok to expose and educate young people to careers in the skilled trades. She is providing the data and the roadmap to lucrative high growth careers. Nicole is passionate about spreading the word of the benefit of the skilled trades. She has some of the best TikTok videos and can be often heard sharing a message for Mike Rowe.
JoinTheTrades.com was founded by educators working with high-earning tradespeople. Our mission is to educate career-seekers on their options, then connect them with local opportunities while elevating the professionalism and perception of trades careers paths.
No job posts. No resumes. We're connecting career seekers with the people and companies who can kick-start their careers.
Join The Trades Links
https://www.jointhetrades.com/home/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhetrades
https://www.facebook.com/jointhetrades/
https://www.instagram.com/jointhetrades/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHTsjcuKAv0Hc8rdUmq8bw
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Darrell Galloway has worked in construction for 40 years and decided to learn how to weld. Darrell shares his journey from construction to welding. Darrell shares the importance of mentors and the value they bring when you are new to a profession. Darrell speaks from personal and business life experiences.
Xcel Strategies Inc. is a mentoring network that was founded in Savannah, GA in 2012 to care for young people between 15-25 years of age. Xcel exists to FUEL YOUNG PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE and passion to reach the fullness of their potential through a network of wise, seasoned, and trained mentors.
I was fortunate as a young man to have my current father adopt me and become my mentor. He provided guidance and opportunities for me that I would not have had otherwise.
Our hope is that you will be inspired to play a role in helping build a mentoring network around young people in our communities who might be struggling, like I was.
Xcel Strategy Links
https://xceltoday.com
https://www.facebook.com/XcelMentoring/
https://www.instagram.com/xcelmentoring/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQuT3ujVWP7kqaGKRIn4_Ig
https://www.linkedin.com/company/xcelmentoring/
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Ryan Vandyk started his career in HVAC and shares how talented and more experienced technicians helped him advance his career. Ryan has worked in leadership roles for GE and is now the founder of Contract Growth Hub. Ryan has worn many hats in his career and brings a great perspective to success in the trades and business.
About Contractor Growth Hub
Contractor Growth Hub is a full service Manufacturer's Representative, Growth Partner and Consultancy. We work with hand-picked Manufacturers to develop value-packed offerings for the Wholesaler and Contractor in the HVAC/R and Heating Industry.
Contractor Growth Hub Links
https://www.contractorgrowthhub.com/
https://www.instagram.com/contractorgrowthhub/
https://www.tiktok.com/@contractorgrowthhub
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFu64w9EI0atNfJFh1QkEQ
https://www.facebook.com/contractorgrowthhubpodcast
https://twitter.com/Contractor_GH
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Beau Wigington is a professional musician and song writer who changed careers during the pandemic. Beau is a a welder, welding Tutor for Guilford Technical Community College and a Podcaster for Weld.com.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work. Skill Stadium Links Website www.skillstadium.com Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs Instagram www.instagram.com/skillstadium/ YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true Twitter https://twitter.com/SkillStadium TikTok www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Nicole Davis went 30 years in the corporate world working in the corporate world and decided to make a career change in 2020. Nicole is passionate about serving students and helping guide them into great careers. As the Co-founder of Fortitude careers Nicole is responsible for marketing, fundraising, and teaching the Life Mastery course.
About Fortitude When Fortitude was conceived, it was in response to the alarming number of young adults who needed help defining a career path. Many, who have more complex and challenging early-life experiences, may not know where to begin to find a career.
At Fortitude, we understand there are several reasons young adults may be seeking a career change. Whether it’s due to challenging life experiences or lack of desire towards a college education, we provide an alternative solution. Working in the construction industry can lead to an extremely fulfilling and lucrative career, with great benefits. Furthermore, there is an increasing demand for skilled labor in our workforce, and we provide a connection between those seeking a career in the trades and companies in need of skilled labor.
As a part of our construction pre-apprenticeship training program, life mastery is a core focus. We provide the skills to communicate effectively, honor commitments, and manage finances - all critical life skills that work in harmony to help make the road easier to travel. Fortitude is the place for young adults to learn more than just a set of trade skills, it is a place where they can learn life mastery skills that will guide them to a more fulfilling life and meaningful career.
Fortitude Careers Links
https://www.fortitudecareers.org
https://www.instagram.com/fortitudebuild/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortitudecareers/
https://www.facebook.com/Fortitudecareers
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Nick Cribb
Our Niche At SAM Service we’re always executing quality work on your commercial food equipment and refrigeration problems throughout Georgia and parts of Florida and Alabama. However, we understand our limitations, and focus on what we can do exceedingly well, which means the premier service experience in our industry and nothing less.
Sam Service Inc Links
https://www.samserviceinc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sam-service-inc/
https://www.facebook.com/samserviceinc/
https://twitter.com/SAMService6
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Jake Hall is the Manufacturing Millennial. He talks about the latest technology in the automation and manufacturing while making it engaging for all audiences. He is an experienced sales professional with extensive knowledge building lasting business relationships across multiple accounts, designing sales strategies, and creating and accomplishing project goals. Proficiency in creating new business opportunities with existing and new accounts by leveraging key strengths and maintain customer relationships.
Our Future is Manufacturing In the United States Manufacturing contributes $2.37 Trillion to the U.S. economy which is over 10% of all GDP. With over 13 million people in the workforce it is the backbone of the worlds economy.
Jacob Hall is an experienced sales professional with extensive knowledge building lasting business relationships across multiple accounts, designing sales strategies, and creating and accomplishing project goals. Proficiency in creating new business opportunities with existing and new accounts by leveraging key strengths and maintain customer relationships.
His true passion is manufacturing and getting others excited about the opportunity that is in store for others.
Jake Hall Links
https://www.themanufacturingmillennial.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCht-nUM5klmIw6mFnGTCvUQ
https://www.facebook.com/themanufacturingmillennial
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrhall/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Joe Cadwell works as an apprentice coordinator for the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute in Portland Oregon. After working 20+ years as a commercial diver for the Carpenters Union, Joe began a new career in 2019 as an apprentice coordinator and instructor for the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute, based in Portland, Oregon.
His understanding and appreciation for those who do the hard, dirty and sometimes dangerous work of construction is apparent in his bi-monthly podcast.
Joe created Grit Nation to shine a positive light on the many misconceptions surrounding careers in the blue-collar trades. Every episode is built to redefine what it means to possess skills that can’t be outsourced or rendered obsolete overnight. Skills that provide a pathway to professional and financial success all while building the infrastructure and generational wealth of our nations.
Through inciteful and probing conversations with building trades professionals, authors, and industry leaders, Joe digs deep to uncover the truth about the often misunderstood and under-appreciated blue-collar trades and the people who do them.
"Podcasting has allowed me to meet an amazing cross section of an industry that I am proud to be part of".
Joe Cadwell Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecadwell/
https://www.pnci.org/
https://www.gritnationpodcast.com/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Josh Zolin is the CEO of Windy City Equipment Services, a restaurant equipment repair and HVAC company. From his beginnings as a technician, Josh rose through the ranks to become CEO, helping to grow the company from just him and his dad to over forty-five employees.
Windy City Equipment Service, Inc. was founded by owner, Joel Zolin. Starting out as a one-man operation that repaired just a few pieces of restaurant equipment, it has since grown to accommodate thousands of restaurants facilities and now distributes commercial kitchen equipment and food service parts nationwide.
Communication is often overlooked in the modern day service industry. At Windy City restaurant equipment repair we are devoted to communicating efficiently with the customer to come up with the best possible solution to every problem that may arise. By “best possible solution” we mean that we will pass our knowledge and experience on to the customer and work together to determine the most cost efficient way to get the job done without sacrificing the quality of the results. When it comes to the repair and service of commercial restaurant equipment we are unmatched!
What You Will Learn
Josh's journey and the lessons he learned
The career opportunities in the Food and Equipment Industry
How to get into the profession
Josh Zolin Links
https://www.windycityequip.com/
https://www.facebook.com/windycityequipment/
https://www.instagram.com/windycityequipment/
https://www.youtube.com/user/windycityequipment
https://blueisthenewwhite.com/
https://www.instagram.com/joshzolin/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Greg Crumpton is the Vice President Service Logic, Leader in HVAC with 40 plus years experience, Advocate for the Skilled Trades and Podcaster. Greg believes in giving back to his community and is involved in appear.org and Animal Welfare.
What you will learn
The power of technology and social platforms to learn more about the HVAC industry while building relationships.
Greg Crumpton Links
https://www.servicelogic.com/
http://www.gregcrumpton.com/blog/home/
https://www.instagram.com/gregcrumpton/
https://twitter.com/gregcrumpton
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straight-outta-crumpton/id1524073282
Greg Crumpton lives by a simple mantra: Relationships drive business. Each week on Straight Outta Crumpton, Crumpton dives into the lost art of networking and speaks with the biggest influencers in business services to learn how they build, nurture and value their professional relationships.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Bill Reiman is a Home Builder for RK Reiman Construction, Podcaster, and former D-1 Football player. After finishing College Bill started working as laborer for RK Reiman Construction. Being out in the field and swinging a hammer taught him how homes were built. This experience was valuable and would help him later in his career. His father advised him to get his real-estate license and sell homes since he had success auto sales.
Bill took his father's advice and quickly found success in this profession, by his 2nd year he was ranked amongst the top agents in Marco Island. Today he works in sales, marketing and works with all their clients from planning to design.
What you will learn on this episode
The importance of taking care of your strategic partners.
Bill Reiman Links
https://rkreiman.com
https://www.instagram.com/imbillreiman/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f2H_1QhRADvH3SUkRLPOQ
https://www.facebook.com/ReimanConstruction/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Mariana Ludmer grew up in Argentina and moved to California when she was 18. She graduated from University of California, Berkeley. Mariana was introduced to welding by a friend and she has not looked back. Mariana is a Welding instructor and operations manager of California Welding Institute in Lake Elsinore in Southern California. Mariana is involved in the American Society of Welders where she has volunteered since 2007. She is an ambassador for Welding and is proud of the fact that the school she started is approved by the California Veterans Association. She is passionate and is involved with local high schools exposing and educating youth to the opportunities in Welding.
What you will learn on this episode
You will learn the importance of welding and how it touches so many facets of our lives. You will learn about the career opportunities and the resources to support anyone intersted in a career in Welding.
Mariana Ludmer/ Welding Links
http://www.socalwelding.com/
https://www.instagram.com/californiaweldinginstitute/
https://www.youtube.com/user/AdvancedWeldtecInc
https://www.aws.org/home
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Scott Shelar is the President&CEO of Construction Ready is non-profit organization created in 1993 as the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia
In the summer of 2014, the workforce development program we have come to know as Construction Ready, began as a vision of The Home Depot and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank to revitalize communities in the Westside of Atlanta by creating career opportunities for some of the City’s disadvantaged residents. The vehicle through which this vision would be initially achieved, was construction of the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Construction Ready Links
https://www.instagram.com/constructionready/
https://www.facebook.com/ConstructionReady/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/constructionready/
https://twitter.com/ConstrucReady
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Chris Gutkes president of Island Elevator is a 4th generation elevator technician and US Army veteran. Chris has unique perspective that makes him an effective leader. He started in the field as a technician, and he made a successful transition into leadership. He understands what it takes to solve the customers problem and the importance of taking care of his employees.
What You Will Learn On This Episode
The benefits of building a strong company culture
The importance of being a learner in todays market
Island Elevator Links
https://islandelevator.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/island-elevator/
https://www.facebook.com/IslandElevator/
https://twitter.com/islandelevator
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Grace Claudio was born and raised in the Bronx NY. She is a Master BMW Technician, Actress, Auto Instructor at Bronx College, Boxer, Model. Grace shares her journey the challenges and what it takes to be successful.
What you will Learn:
The difference between working at an independent auto shop versus a name brand dealer.
The pay structure between those dealers.
How technology is affecting the automotive industry.
What it takes to be successful,
Grace Claudio Links
https://www.backstage.com/u/grace-claudio/
https://linktr.ee/gracie_j24
https://www.instagram.com/iam_graciej_24/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/492189787/scorn-1
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Derek Cameron is a podcaster host of "Inside The Trades" Champion of The Skilled Trades. Derek spent his career in higher education and this shaped is perspective on careers. Reformed office worker that picked the camera back up and returned to his content creator roots. Interesting fact Derek is a FAA certified drone pilot.
Derek Cameron Links
https://www.foundryy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundryy/
https://www.instagram.com/foundryy/
https://www.facebook.com/FoundryyU
https://www.tiktok.com/@bizfoundryy
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Joshua O'Neal is a CTE Welding Instructor with Riverside County. Joshua has over 20 years of experience working in construction. He started his career as a carpenter specializing in framing residential and commercial projects. He attended Bakersfield College on a wrestling scholarship.
Education
Park University
Masters Degree, Organizational Leadership 2017-2020
Bachelors Degree Social Psychology 2017-2018
Undergraduate Certificate, Mental Health Counseling 2017-2018
Joshua O'Neals Website
https://jooneal.wixsite.com/website
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Edwin Parra works for Anting-Johnson Company Skilled Trade Recruiting, Onboarding and Career Development for Atlanta Field Division. Coordinate and Facilitate Trade Divisions for the Metro Atlanta area. Assist Construction Management in Safety Implementation and Risk Reduction. Developed and implemented Pre-Apprenticeship Programs with local High School and Tech School Trade Progams. Developed, Implemented and Manage Accredited Apprenticeship Programs for Atlanta Field Divisions. In partnership with Business Leaders United and the National Skills Coalition, advocaced for Skilled Trade policies & Initiatives on a Local and Federal Level.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Kendra Liinamaa is Millwright Apprentice who graduated from Cambrian colleges Industrial Millwright program. She is a Trades Ambassador for Kick Ass Careers.
https://electricautonomy.ca/2022/06/15/women-in-mining-day-canada/?utm_content=211671845&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-35552250
https://www.kickasscareers.ca/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Nick Kasik is a Construction Executive Skilled Trades Advocate Author, and TV Show is passionate about the skilled trades. Nick believes the trades are the backbone of the country, and he is committed to bringing the trades back to our schools.
https://www.working--class.org/home
Books
Working Class Making The Trades Cool Again
At What Point Did This Country Change the Color of Its Collar
TV Show
Working Class on JUL-TV, ROKU, Fire TV, Google Play, YouTube
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Pete Zeppetella is a carpenter from St Catherine's Ontario. Pete's mom had him working with a carpenter at 13 years old. He started working on framing houses. He started Zepps gear so workers can wear their safety harnesses in more comfortable way.
https://zeppsgear.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/zeppsgear/
https://www.instagram.com/zeppsgear/
https://twitter.com/Zeppsgear
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Brandon Eckenrode
https://www.collisioneducationfoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/CollisionRepairEducationFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/collisioneducationfoundation/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEUE5JFUoslOJl6TNXF9vFA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/collision-repair-education-foundation/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@skillstadiumtradesjobs
Rachel Lee appeared in episode 1 September 2, 2020 and returns to the skill stadium podcast for episode 100. Rachel finished her training at Lanier Technical College and now works as an Instructor at Fortis College in Smyrna Georgia.
Rachel Lee Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetinywelder/
https://www.instagram.com/thetinywelder/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Nicholas Tountas Red Seal Sheet Metal Worker Kick Ass Careers Ambassador. Nicholas has 20 years of experience in his profession and his son has followed him into the trade. In fact he and his son were interviewed by Monte McNaughton minister of labour, immigration, training and skills development in Ontario. See link bellow.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=729574848194777
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Chris Schuler is the Director Of Training and Student Services with Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa Oklahoma. Chris started his career as a Welder and advanced his career with roles as an Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Supervisor. This has given Chris great experience and perspective on what it takes for students to become successful welders.
Tulsa Welding school Links
https://www.tws.edu
https://www.facebook.com/tulsaweldingschool/
https://www.youtube.com/user/WeldingSchoolTulsa
https://www.instagram.com/tulsaweldingschool/
https://www.tiktok.com/@tulsaweldingschool
https://twitter.com/WeldingSchool
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Scott Stallman is the chief academic and student affairs officer for Dunwoody College of Technology.
Dunwoody Technology College Links
https://dunwoody.edu/
https://www.linkedin.com/school/dunwoody-college-of-technology/
https://www.youtube.com/user/DunwoodyCollege
https://www.instagram.com/dunwoodycollege/
https://www.facebook.com/dunwoodycollege/
https://twitter.com/dunwoodycollege
https://www.tiktok.com/@dunwoodycollege
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Joel Leonard is a leader in building pipelines of skilled technicians in the maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering careers. Leonard is taking modern manufacturing equipment into rural and underserved areas of the Carolinas to expose youth and adults to tools and equipment that can lead them to prosperous career pathways. Jobs typically start at $18-$25/hour. With overtime, they can earn more than $100,000.
For over 20 years Joel has adopted the skills and maintenance crises as his life's mission. From speaking at international conferences, speaking before US Congress, on CNBC, NPR, creating an online TV Show, writing hundreds of columns about solutions to skills gap and working in the trenches of building pipelines of skilled technicians in aviation, machining and maintenance sectors. In 2014 Joel helped set up a makerspace in Greensboro where 16 companies were formed, 9 patents filed and over 50 job seekers got employment.
Joel has counseled college presidents, executives, governmental leaders on how to build a stronger workforce and prepare for future talent needs.
Joel won numerous American Business Publication Editors awards for my columns, awarded the VFW Americanism Award for helping place veterans into employment, was given Greensboro Community Foundation Game-Changer Award and January 4th 2016 received the Conover Citizenship Award.
Joel Leonard Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelleonardmakersmaker/
http://skilltvtechnutia.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/SkillTV
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHydcvoPO6FVDhcrSa1dxIw/videos?view=0&sort=p
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
D&M Electrical Contracting, Inc is a full service, union electrical contracting firm based in Westchester County, NY and serving all of New York State. While the public and private sectors are both serviced, the company has strong ties to the renewable energy, transportation and heavy power sectors. A sister company, D&M Utility Construction services the electrical utility industry regionally performing transmission, distribution and substation scopes and performs storm restoration work nationwide.
D&M employs only union craftsmen and mandates continuing education for our company personnel to maintain a knowledgeable workforce. With a strong commitment to safety, project management and experienced supervision our organization is capable of undertaking complex, difficult projects and completing them in a timely and cost effective manner. We boast an extensive collection of specialized equipment allowing us to undertake jobs others cannot even quote. We pride ourselves on our completed projects and invite you to view just a few examples we have chosen to include in our “Projects” section.
Doug Winston Links
https://dmelectrical.com/index.php
https://www.linkedin.com/company/d&m-electrical-contracting-inc-/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Coralee Beatty, a business coach, a consultant, and a mom. Coralee was the owner of a mechanical contracting business before she moved into coaching, where her specialty is helping women leaders in construction. Join us as we find out how she found her passion for the construction industry, and why she moved from psychology to trade school, to entrepreneurship, and now to coaching. After 25 years in the construction industry, and successfully selling her trades business, Coralee now shares her knowledge, experience and expertise with other women in construction and trades to build their business for greater profitability, flexibility and freedom. In addition, Coralee advocates for women in trades to empower them to take control of their future in the industry, helping them start a business and doing so on the right foot, providing best practices for growth and success.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Mr. De Loach is the Director of Education and Training for the Leaders of Electrical License Preparation courses for Philadelphia and The Lehigh Valley; www.necprepclass.com. He is the founder and Director of The Academy of Industrial Arts L.L.C., www.taia-school.com, and a monthly columnist at www.ec&m.com taia is a customized electrician training program that provides entry-level electrician training courses, electrical Safety classes and customized electrical construction courses. He is trained and certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and a member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, The Independent Association of Electrical Inspectors and The Electrical Association of Philadelphia. His expansive breadth of knowledge affords him to teach Entry, Intermediate and Master level Electricians.
Harold Deloach Links
https://www.taia-school.com/
https://www.necprepclass.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/harold-deloach-taia-school/
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Rich Malachy is an experienced food equipment service CEO. He has worked in his family business since high school, building on relationships and doing the right thing. Rich is passionate about building a brand in his industry through video, showcasing their technicians, management team and his journey through commercial kitchens. He Started an industry podcast that he plans on making the industry's premier place to hear hot topics and find solutions.
Rich Malachy Links
https://www.malachycares.com/
https://thefeddgroup.com/
https://twitter.com/MalachyCares
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Ben Piper is the owner of Piper's Pit BBQ in Aliquippa, PA and works as a culinary instructor at Beaver County CTC. Bob has years of experience working in a variety places from fast food to country clubs. It's this experience and his passion for his work that allows him to prepare his students for workforce.
Why Culinary Arts?
Program @ A Glance:
- Baking & Pastry Arts
- Catering
- Customer Service
- Gourmet & Fine Dining
- Menu Planning & Nutrition
In Depth:
Culinary Arts is an instructional program that prepares students for employment related to institutional, commercial or self-owned food establishments or other food industry occupations.
Instruction and specialized learning experiences include theory, laboratory and work experience related to planning, selecting, preparing and serving of quantity food and food products; nutritive values; use and care of commercial equipment; safety; and sanitation precautions.
Instructional skills are provided to individuals desiring to become employed in all areas of the food service industry at entry level.
Students choosing to take the “ServSafe” Food Safety Certification class may receive college credit for attaining “ServSafe” certification and will qualify to apply for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture State Food Safety Certification.Beaver County Career & Technology Center Links
https://www.bcctc.org/
https://www.instagram.com/ctcbeavercounty/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVf11s-AWsb0rKKsoBGC63Q/featured
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beavercountyctc/
https://www.facebook.com/BeaverCountyCTC/?ref=bookmarks
https://twitter.com/BeaverCtc
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Edward Rivera is a modernization Trainer who creates the best content on Linkedin for the elevator industry. Edward is passionate about the work he does and is always willing to share his knowledge and experience with others.
linkedin.com/in/🛗-edward-a-rivera-pmp-cei-17a658117
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Jennifer Todd is the Founder& President of LMS General Contractors Inc which specializes in full service large-scale demolition, earthwork environmental (asbestos, COVID-19, lead, mold), and remediation for Federal, local, state, and private entities across the Southeast and California.
Jennifer Todd Business Social Links
https://lmsgc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lmsgeneralcontractors/
https://www.instagram.com/lms_contractors/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/lms-general-contractors/ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Dave Liptak is a union carpenter and instructor with Beaver County Career Technology Center.
The mission of the Beaver County Career & Technology Center is to prepare graduates to be well-trained technicians, ready for the workplace of today and tomorrow, aware of the world around them and prepared for the changing technology.
Beaver County Career & Technology Center Links
https://www.bcctc.org/
https://www.instagram.com/ctcbeavercounty/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVf11s-AWsb0rKKsoBGC63Q/featured
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beavercountyctc/
https://www.facebook.com/BeaverCountyCTC/?ref=bookmarks
https://twitter.com/BeaverCtc
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Tiffany Orff and Eliza Leon founded the Welding Women Syndicate based off the need to have a place where we could celebrate, discuss and provide resources for women in the welding industry.
Women driven stories, accomplishments and failures to encourage a more open dialogue to tackle today’s trending topics.
Tiffany Noel-Orff Welding Womens Syndicate Links
https://www.weldingwomensyndicate.com/
https://www.instagram.com/welding_women_syndicate/
https://www.facebook.com/weldingwomensyndicate/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Aaron Frumin is a carpenter by trade and Founder of Uncommon Construction. Aaron studied attended University of California Davis and graduated from Tulane University. He worked in construction in Nevada and this planted the seed for Uncommon Construction.
UnCommon Construction uses the build process to empower youth with the skills, network, resources, and experience to lead the workforce after high school.
At unCommon Construction, youth from different high schools apply to join a diverse team to earn hourly pay and school internship credit for building a house in a semester. With the revenue from each project, apprentices also earn a matching "Equity Award Scholarship" for further education, industry certifications or the tools needed for long-term employment. Through more than 100 hours each semester, apprentices develop career awareness and exposure, technical, soft skills, and leadership abilities through a work-based learning experience in a real-world classroom.
Uncommon Construction Links
https://uncommonconstruction.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UCk1--K6Pxt2P1RDylXwQ
https://www.facebook.com/uCCNOLA
https://www.instagram.com/uccnola/
About Skill Stadium Podcast
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Tuesday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Scott Prince is a CWI Welding Instructor at Monroe 2-Orleans Boces. He works with high school kids teaching basic welding and fabrication to first yr juniors. Advanced welding processes and fabrication to seniors getting them ready to enter the job market.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) at WEMOCO provides high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to explore career fields while preparing for meaningful employment or post-secondary education. Our CTE programs develop technical and 21st century skills in classroom and laboratory settings. Programs are aligned to the 16 National Career Clusters and are relevant to career trends. WEMOCO collaborates with business and industry partners to provide students with a variety of work-based learning opportunities.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Barker and Sons Plumbing & Rooter is family owned business based out of Orange County California. Mike Barker is the owner is a third generation plumber. Mike leads a dedicated team with 35 years of experience that provides the best customer service with the most current Technologies.
Barker and Son's Plumbing Links
https://www.barkerandsonsplumbing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BarkerandSons
https://www.youtube.com/user/BarkerandSons
https://www.linkedin.com/company/barker-and-sons-plumbing-&-rooter/
https://twitter.com/barkerandsons
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Jordon Construction Company
Jordon Construction Company LLC d/b/a Jordon Construction Company (“JCC”) is an SBA 8(a) certified, HUBZone certified, minority-owned business specializing in commercial construction that entails private, public and government projects. JCC provides a wide range of construction services, as well as employs skilled contractors with experience in the specialties required to complete a variety of projects on-time and within budget.https://jcccontractors.com/
Jordon Construction Company Links
https://www.facebook.com/JordonConstructionCompany/?fref=ts
https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesjordon1
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jordon-construction-company/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations.
Mission Statement: SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. We improve the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. Our vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success. SkillsUSA serves more than 333,527 students and instructors annually. This includes 19,019 instructors who join as professional members. Including alumni, SkillsUSA membership totals over 394,000. SkillsUSA has served nearly 14 million annual members cumulatively since 1965 and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor as a successful model of employer-driven workforce development.
Skills USA Links
https://www.skillsusa.org/
https://www.instagram.com/SkillsUSA/
https://www.facebook.com/SkillsUSA
https://www.youtube.com/user/SkillsUSAOfficial
https://twitter.com/SkillsUSA
Natasha Ferguson, the founder and CEO of EthelFox Construct Group, which employs more than a dozen women from a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds which accounts for 70 per cent of her work force. EthelFox Construct Group was recently recognized as one of the best Businesses in Canada by the Canadian Business Review Board. In early 2021, the company was also selected to participate in the Starter Company Plus Female Founders Program, offered through Enterprise Toronto. The program helps female-led businesses by assisting them with their operations and marketing initiatives.
EthelFox Links
Website https://www.ethelfoxconstruct.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ETHELFOXCONSTRUCT/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethelfoxconstruct/?hl=en
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
Reginald Lagrone Tour Manager for Be Pro Be Proud shares great stories about young people pursuing careers in the trades. Pro Be Proud Georgia is an initiative led by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to close metro Atlanta and Georgia's skilled professions gap.
The Workforce Workshop
The best opportunity to reach those who will make up the skilled workforce of the future is to bring the opportunity to them. Our mobile unit, the Workforce Workshop, provides hands-on experience with skilled professions while showing the jobs in depth to a live audience.
The Workforce Workshop tour will feature a customized, interactive trailer loaded with information, skills challenges and more as it makes its way across Georgia visiting companies, schools, and community events. Pro Be Proud Georgia is an initiative led by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to close metro Atlanta and Georgia's skilled professions gap.
Be Pro Be Proud GA Links
https://www.beprobeproudga.org/
https://www.facebook.com/BeProBeProudGA/
https://www.instagram.com/beprobeproudga/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-pro-be-proud-ga/
https://twitter.com/BeProBeProudGA
Julia Fox is the owner of Fox Custom Carpentry she has built her business by focusing on exceeding customer expectations and building trust. Julia specializes in making custom furniture and is based out of British Columbia, A province in Canada. Julia started her business in Edmonton Alberta and moved to British Columbia a neighboring province. It's amazing how the internet has empowered us to work for anywhere.
Links
https://www.instagram.com/foxcustomcarpentry__/?hl=en
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
Dustin Stelzer, the host of EU, is a Master Electrician living in Austin, Texas. One of the favorite parts of his job is getting to teach hungry apprentices how to safely and smartly work with this energy. Working with his hands and teaching have always been a passion.
Electrician U is an online learning community for Electricians who are seeking a far deeper understanding of the invisible force that they work with. This site is not meant for anyone who is not in the electrical industry, but the information is relevant for anyone for informational purposes only.
Dustin Stelzer Electrician U Links
https://electricianu.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinstelzer/
https://www.youtube.com/electricianu
https://www.facebook.com/TheElectricianU/
https://www.instagram.com/electrician_u
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
Gary Konarska is a leader who builds strategic relationships, and leverages the power of social media to promote careers in Welding.
The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919, as a nonprofit organization with a global mission:
“Advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.”
That is our mission and it’s why we exist. Whether you’re here to explore membership, certification, advanced training, updated standards, conferences, professional collaborations or the many exciting career opportunities in welding today – we are here to support you. Count on AWS for the leading-edge industry knowledge, resources and tools you need to achieve even greater business and career success, as well as inspire new generations to see the exciting career opportunities available today.
American Welding Society Links
https://www.aws.org/foundation/page/scholarships
https://www.careersinwelding.com/
https://search.jobsinwelding.com/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
Nick Goodnight an author, instructor with Ivy Tech shares his career journey and the opportunities community colleges provide. Nick is a great story-teller who shares his experience as an auto technician in his community and his transition to teaching.
Ivytech Links
http://www.ivytech.edu/diesel-tech/index.html
https://www.linkedin.com/school/ivy-tech-community-college/
https://www.instagram.com/ivytech/
https://www.facebook.com/ivytech
https://www.youtube.com/user/IvyTechCommCollege
https://twitter.com/IvyTechCC
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
Chad Sutton a former college football player works as the director Lurleen B. Wallace Community Community College.
About Lurleen B. Wallace Community Community College
Teaching. Learning. Growing. Enriching. LBW Comunity College exemplifies the two-year college mission of commitment to excellence in teaching and service and is a leader in education and workforce development.
LBW is located in South Central Alabama and is one of the colleges comprising the Alabama Community College System. LBW is an open-admission, community-based, state-supported, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality and accessible education to individuals in a five-county service area. Offering associate degree options and career/certificate programs, LBW has locations in Andalusia, Opp, Greenville, and Luverne. The college's faculty and staff are well qualified and remain current in their areas of expertise.
LBW offers a multitude of opportunities - whether you're beginning your degree or returning to college. We're affordable, convenient, and flexible. We are known for outstanding academic and technical programs, as well as excellent student services.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Skill Stadium Links
Website
www.skillstadium.com
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
https://www.facebook.com/SkillStadium4Jobs
www.instagram.com/skillstadium/
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/SkillStadium
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillstadium/?viewAsMember=true
https://twitter.com/SkillStadium
CEFGA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, created in 1993 as the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia. We were founded by leading construction presidents and CEOs who recognized a need for quality construction skills training in Georgia. Skilled labor was then—and remains now—a primary need of the construction industry.
Construction Ready
CEFGA delivers direct construction training and placement services through our nationally recognized Construction Ready programs, currently offered at four locations in metro Atlanta. This four-week curriculum promotes the construction industry as a career by training and placing entry-level workers. Earning up to eight industry-recognized credentials, graduates of Construction Ready are drug free, trained, credentialed and ready to work. Construction Ready PLUS, a 16-week curriculum, allows working graduates to further their education and advance their careers by earning additional credentials.
CEFGA puts people to work in the construction industry. We exist to create success stories. They are “THE WHY” that drives CEFGA and all that we do as an organization!
Construction Education Foundation of Georgia Links
https://cefga.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cefga/?trk=company_logo
https://www.facebook.com/ConstructionReady/
https://www.instagram.com/cefga_jobs/
https://twitter.com/CEFGA_Jobs
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Ken Long a Master certified technician and instructor at Lincoln Tech has worked in the automotive industry for 40 years. He shares how he encourages students to use technology to quickly acquire the information they need to get their work completed. Mr Long seeks feedback from his students on how they learn best and makes changes to better serve them.
Lincoln Tech Links
https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/melrose-park-il
https://www.facebook.com/LincolnTech
https://www.instagram.com/lincolntech/
https://twitter.com/LincolnTech
https://www.youtube.com/user/LincolnEducational
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
The Colorado Homebuilding Academy is industry driven and provides hands on education, innovation, and collaboration. They are proud to build meaningful careers, while helping to build a talent rich workforce.
Colorado Homebuilding Academy
https://cohomebuildingacademy.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAt4j82Ef-48jLNJdJrWlmQ
https://www.instagram.com/co_homebuilding_academy/
https://www.facebook.com/cohomebuildingacademy/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
The Colorado Homebuilding Academy is industry driven and provides hands on education, innovation, and collaboration. They are proud to build meaningful careers, while helping to build a talent rich workforce.
Colorado Homebuilding Academy
https://cohomebuildingacademy.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAt4j82Ef-48jLNJdJrWlmQ
https://www.instagram.com/co_homebuilding_academy/
https://www.facebook.com/cohomebuildingacademy/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Joe Hyde is an experienced leader in the Automotive Industry. He is the director of automotive technology for Christian Brothers Automotive.
Christian Brothers Automotive Links
https://www.cbac.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/christian-brothers-automotive/
https://www.instagram.com/christianbrothersauto/
https://www.facebook.com/ChristianBrothersAuto/
https://twitter.com/christianbros
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Sheri is a virtual event producer who works with business leaders to run successful live programs, courses and retreats. She has experience working in learning and development and event management. Sheri worked with explore the trades by creating a "ride and decide" program, that works with a local high school to learn about working in the skilled trades.
Sheri Bennefeld Links
sheri@waybeyondordinary.com
http://waybeyondordinary.com
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Nate Robinson a VP of Construction. He has 20 plus years experience in construction, mainly focusing on industrial construction and some commercial or building construction. He has also worked in a variety of atmospheres, from chemical and process, to renewable fuels, conventional power generation, renewable power generation and multi level buildings.
Specialties: Piping & Mechanical, Contracts and Contract Management, Construction Operations, Risk Management, Thrives in a team environment.
Innovative and creative thinker who loves building relationships
About Skill Stadium Podcast
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Brandon grew up in the trades industry. His family owned and operated Scharnweber’s Water Conditioning for over 30 years with locations in 3 cities around central Iowa. From an early age, he was found at plumbing counters, delivering products and on jobsites helping his family. During a few summers, he worked cleaning out port-a-potties in farm fields for all of the Iowans working those summer jobs. It wasn’t glamorous work, but he learned the value of hard work that led to his belief that every job is important and has purpose.
After high school, Brandon worked at Lennox manufacturing heaters and air conditioning units while paying for college. Once again, the work was not always glamorous, but he made lifelong friendships with his colleagues on the line at Lennox. After college, he met his wife, Jill, also born into the plumbing industry. They were soon on the move together for a new job opportunity.
Brandon & Jill both worked for Ferguson Enterprises in the industry that had raised them. Brandon worked on residential and commercial building projects in Las Vegas during the boom of the mid 2000’s with his fingerprints on many of the large projects from that time. It’s an experience he is very thankful for. After 3-1/2 years in the Southwest, Ferguson moved them back to the Midwest to Omaha and then again 13 months later for an immediate need in their home state of Iowa. They gladly accepted and were happy to be close to their families.
In 2010 Brandon entered the real estate field while continuing to build on his education and network in the home building industry. He’s been fortunate to work on custom homes, remodels and with countless first-time homebuyers making those big decisions. In 2013, life changed forever when Brandon and Jill welcomed their son, Lachlan, to the world. Two years later they added Brecken, their second son, to the mix.
When the Patterson’s aren’t busy running around for work or one of their numerous volunteering events, they enjoy spending time together with family and friends. They have a deep love for their Iowa Hawkeyes and go to games often. Brandon is an avid runner and loves the outdoors. He’s a repeat Tough Mudder runner, half and full marathon veteran, and has just got into biking. He truly enjoys getting on the trails alone to see all the sights that Iowa has to offer.
Brandon Patterson Links
https://www.dsmhba.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DSMHBA
https://twitter.com/pattersasser
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Brian Brogen Vice President of South Eastern Construction and Maintenance Inc is responsible for profit and loss of field operations, continuous improvement, client retention and expansion.
Brian Brogen Links
https://buildcs.net
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-success/id1470443877?uo=4
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-brogen-pmp-09383624/
https://twitter.com/brianbrogen
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Tonya Hicks, among the first few African-American Women to be accepted into the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in the State of Mississippi.
Tonya Hicks Links
www.powersolutionsintl.com
www.womendoeverything.com
https://www.instagram.com/shedoeverything/
https://twitter.com/TonyaHicks
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Brett is an advocate for promoting careers in construction for women. We need to support getting more women in construction. Women make up 10% of the construction industry.
Important Links
https://www.unitedrentals.com/
https://www.nawicatlanta.org/cpages/home-page-nawic
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Javon Green is a Master Plumber with 20 years experience
The Evergreen Plumbing Company is a full-service preventative maintenance plumbing company handling both commercial and residential properties and projects. With over 15 years of experience in plumbing and bathroom remodeling, we pride ourselves on saving our customers hundreds, and sometimes, thousands of dollars by getting in front of the problem before it becomes a costly disaster.
Mission Statement To provide genuine and honest work to better the quality of our customers’ home at a reasonable price.
Evergreen Links
http://theevergreenplumbingcompany.com
https://www.facebook.com/EPCplumbing/
https://www.instagram.com/epcplumbing_/?hl=en
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you can not google.
Charles Sarver is an HVAC business leader and business coach with over 30 years experience, he has a passion for learning. Any successful education institute needs leaders like Charles who are passionate about learning and taking care of the students and clients.
ForgeNow positions people for immediate employment and sustainable, fulfilling careers. All candidates are equipped with approximately $1000 worth of tools so they are ready to join the workforce upon graduation, trained by industry experts both in the classroom and a 10,000 sqft hands on lab, credentialed with nationally recognized industry certifications, and provided job placement services to launch their new career. ForgeNow is partnered with @RocktheTrades to help spread a workforce development initiative that celebrates the American industrial worker — raising awareness of the skilled trades as a fulfilling career path and enabling those who choose to embark upon it.
ForgeNow Links
https://forgenow.com
https://www.facebook.com/ForgeNowAcademy
https://www.instagram.com/forgenow/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxCs5_38qJQ-i8oiQlMMLHA/videos?view=0
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Stephen Brightman Director of Operations at ForgeNow and army veteran talked about the career opportunities in the HVAC industry.
ForgeNow positions people for immediate employment and sustainable, fulfilling careers. All candidates are equipped with approximately $1000 worth of tools so they are ready to join the workforce upon graduation, trained by industry experts both in the classroom and a 10,000 sqft hands on lab, credentialed with nationally recognized industry certifications, and provided job placement services to launch their new career. ForgeNow is partnered with @RocktheTrades to help spread a workforce development initiative that celebrates the American industrial worker — raising awareness of the skilled trades as a fulfilling career path and enabling those who choose to embark upon it.
ForgeNow Links
https://forgenow.com
https://www.facebook.com/ForgeNowAcademy
https://www.instagram.com/forgenow/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxCs5_38qJQ-i8oiQlMMLHA/videos?view=0
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Bob Baker Master Plumber and owner Baker Plumbing 3rd generation family owned business is a man of many talents. Bob is a father of 5 lives on a farm, is a beekeeper and takes care of goats. His father and grandfather plumbers raised him in the trade and passed their experience and wisdom down to him.
Bob Baker Links
https://www.bakerplumbing.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/company/baker-plumbing/
https://www.instagram.com/bakerplumbing/
https://www.facebook.com/BakerPlumbing
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Angel Marie Savoy Angel Savoy Master Electrician, Instructor and CEO
Titan Power, LLC (Titan Power) is positioning itself as an Independent Power Producer (IPP) specializing in Distributed Energy Resources (DER) utilizing small scale and modular designed microgrids and nanogrids. We will create, install, and maintain onsite electrical systems in urban and rural areas.
https://www.titanpowerllc.com/
https://youtu.be/-X6og1jhL1Y
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-maria-savoy-11006324/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Jessica Whitley Assistant Principal of Career Technical Education at Creekview High School in Canton Georgia a suburb north of Atlanta. Whitley previously served as a school counselor and teacher, including at Etowah High School. She earned her bachelor of business administration degree from Texas State University, master of education degree from the University of West Alabama, and specialist in educational leadership degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She's also a graduate of the Superintendent's Leadership Academy.
Career and Education Links
https://www.cherokeek12.net/creekviewhs
https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/deadmissions/
https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.beprobeproud.org
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Mindy Pavilonis Associate Director of career services expertise is being a bridge connecting students with employers in the aviation Industry.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Links https://pia.edu https://www.facebook.com/pia.school
https://www.instagram.com/pia_aviationschool/
https://www.linkedin.com/school/pittsburgh-institute-of-aeronautics/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Cassandra Wilson Links
https://www.instagram.com/cassandragitana/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
PODCAST LINKS
Anchor
https://anchor.fm/keith-williams5
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skill-stadium/id1530074050
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/21bkgNYZdvI3o2uyiToFXB
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/skill-stadium
Amazon
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9abbc345-1a1d-4bbd-9d70-2d9fb59ecbe9/Skill-Stadium
Calvin Scharrer is a welder who now works as a Marketing and career services representative for Hobart Welding School. He helps prospective students on their career journey in the welding profession. As a Welder he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help prospective students.
The Hobart welding school was started in 1930 as a department of the Hobart Brothers Company. In 1940, the school was granted a charter by the State of Ohio as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors and became known as the Hobart Trade School. As welding became more popular, the demand for trained welders increased and larger school facilities were required. In 1940, a new all-welded steel building was designed and built to house the welding school operation. Hobart Institute trained thousands of welders for World War II production in 1942-45.
The success of the welding training programs and the acceleration and growth of welding justified the construction of larger training facilities. In 1958, the present Hobart Technical Center, which houses the school, was completed. Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools approval was received in 1970. In December of that year, the name was changed to Hobart School of Welding Technology. In 1972, The National Association of Trade & Technical Schools granted accreditation to Hobart Institute. The school became a supporting member of the American Welding Society in 1977. The demand for trained welders continued to increase and larger facilities were required. Remodeling and expansion took place in 1978.
In September of 1991 the name was changed to Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. Renovation that began in 2005 and is continuing brings the Hobart Institute into the 21st century with enhanced technology and state-of-the art facilities.
The addition of the Hobart Gallery of Welding History in 2010 provides students and visitors an opportunity to explore the foundation that sets the stage for the present.
Over 100,000 people have successfully completed Hobart Institute of Welding Technology courses. We have trained students both male and female from all over the world ranging from the individual student directly out of high school to employees of Fortune 500 companies.
Hobbart Institute Links
https://www.welding.org
https://www.linkedin.com/school/hobart-institute-of-welding-technology/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/32887353939/#!/pages/Hobart-Institute-of-Welding-Technology/168117579869750
https://www.youtube.com/user/HobartInstitute1
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Darci Spiteri is an Electrical Apprentice with the IBEW Local 105 in Hamilton, Ontario. Darci decided that she wanted to become an electrician after working as a project manager. It was challenging for her to get back in the class room after working for years.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Every week Skill Stadium podcast brings great stories, advice, and jobs in the skilled trades. Great conversations with people who do the work and are willing to "tell it like it is". No theory just real talk.
Dr. Michelle Yanez is the Principal of MY Workforce Solutions, a WBE/MBE/SB certified consulting firm that aims to “connect” natural partners in Workforce and Economic Development, spanning from businesses, educational institutions, and workforce development boards to develop pipelines to jobs. The MY Workforce Solutions team of consultants will help clients Protect, Strengthen & Retain a Skilled Workforce by offering services to foster job training programs, increase visibility and communications, and ensure diversity and inclusion. Visibility services include Multi-cultural Marketing, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Social Media and News Media Strategies. MY Workforce Solutions was founded in response to the impacts of the Covid-19 business shutdown and job loss. MY Workforce Solutions also provides services in Safety & Compliance that help clients protect their workforce and manage the Covid-19 on-sight testing, PPE costs, OSHA and Workers Comp training and reporting. All MY services are data managed and provided in both English and Spanish.
https://www.myworkforcesolutions.biz/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Bob Smith is a Tool Maker with 20 plus years of experience.
Kevin Hartsoe is the CEO of NDC International has been in the industry for over 20 years.
https://www.ndc-int.com
NDC International (NDCI) is an experienced company with a track record of accurately and completely meeting our client’s manufacturing and business needs. Since 2003, we’ve specialized in helping every client find the most cost effective solutions for semiconductor manufacturers as well as transfer, thermoplastic, thermoset and compression molders with personalized one-on-one service. With NDCI you can build the manufacturing capacity you need for future growth using one central resource.
Working with our team of highly skilled engineers and designers at leading equipment suppliers, we personally guarantee our clients are provided with the highest quality resources from Europe, Asia, and the United States, and combine state-of-the-art equipment and high-quality mold building to create a seamless production program, tailor-made to meet your project’s unique specifications.
Contact NDC International now, and let us provide you a cost-effective solution for your manufacturing needs. From presses, plasma cleaning systems, and even parts and services to keep your business running efficiently, we’re here to serve you.
About Pro-Tec Plumbing
A family-owned and operated business since 2008, Pro-Tec Plumbing & Air has established a longstanding reputation as Southwest Florida’s premier residential and commercial plumber based in Naples, Florida. We get rave reviews because we understand how much relationships matter. Pro-Tec always puts the customer first, guaranteeing the quality of our workmanship and delivering peace of mind with every job.
Pro-Tec Links
https://ptpnaples.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ptpnaples
https://www.instagram.com/ptpnaples/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/protecplumbing/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Every week Skill Stadium podcast brings great stories, advice, and jobs in the skilled trades. Great conversations with people who do the work and are willing to "tell it like it is". No theory just real talk.
About NoDegree
NoDegree is an online career resource solution for people without college degrees seeking great jobs. We will also offer career advice, financial advice and general life advice so you can navigate the hurdles and issues you face throughout life. Knowledge is power, and we will equip you with the knowledge to improve your career and life.
www.nodegree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nodegree.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nodegreepodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/NoDegreeInc
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Every week Skill Stadium podcast brings great stories, advice, and jobs in the skilled trades. Great conversations with people who do the work and are willing to "tell it like it is". No theory just real talk.
Timothy Regan is a Master Electrician and Instructor at Bergen County Technical Schools.
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Dustin Ide is a staffing executive with over 20 years experience and works as the VP General Manager for Great Lakes Skilled Trades.
About Great Lakes Skilled Trades
With a unique specialization in the skilled trades, we take pride in connecting contractors to qualified tradesmen. We believe this local effort—providing tradesmen and contractors with the means to invest their skills within the community—will build a better America. With decades of real-life experience in the industry, we are equipped to become a trusted resource and a partner to contractors and skilled craftsmen alike. We are based in West Michigan, living and working in the communities we serve.
Great Lakes Skilled Trades Links
https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-lakes-skilled-trades/
About Skill Stadium Podcast
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Jeff Morgan has owned his Morgan Miller plumbing company since 1997 and has been a pillar in his community.
The Morgan Miller Plumbing team approaches every day with gratitude; knowing that being allowed into your home is a privilege. Over the years, we have continued to focus on protecting the health of the community. Through our philanthropic initiatives, we have taken that philosophy global; the Morgan Miller team is like no other plumbing company in town. We can promise you that, but words are just words, keep scrolling to discover for yourself.
Morgan Miller Plumbing Links
https://www.morganmillerplumbing.com
https://www.facebook.com/MorganMillerKC/
https://www.instagram.com/morganmillerplumbing/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRjbaKhyXWat36iFzDR7Og
https://twitter.com/MorganMillerKC
Bob Sessa is a plumber business owner, YouTuber based in Brooklyn New York.
Bob Sessa Links
https://www.youtube.com/user/bobsplumbingvideos
https://www.facebook.com/bobthebrooklynplumber
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sessa-03b48917/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Courtney Chard is a second generation pipe welder with U.A. Local 46 and has a Red Seal in both Steamfitting and Welding
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
Born and raised in Monterey, California, Erikka Tiffani is an established Auto Retail professional, advocate and mentor. With over fifteen years of exceptional experience coordinating and managing various Automotive activities across the U.S., Erikka has proven herself as a woman to reckon with in the Auto world. She has served as a Sales Manager, Finance Manager and Business Development Director, with experience in digital marketing and retailing.
Erikka Tiffani Wells Links
Facebook/erikkatiffani IG/erikkatiffani
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkatiffani/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
Ryan Blythe is the founder of Georgia Trade School based in Acworth Georgia a suburb north of Atlanta.
Georgia Trade School Links www.georgiatradeschool.com https://www.facebook.com/georgiatradeschool/ https://www.instagram.com/georgiatradeschool/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-trade-school-llc/
ABOUT PODCAST Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds: Business Owners Hiring Managers Skilled Trades Professionals Trade School Administrators Career Coaches Skilled Trades Influencers
Donald Metcalf
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
Jennifer Cline AKA Miss Dewalt is a wood worker, flag maker, Influencer You Tuber, TikToker.
Jennifer overcame tragedy when she lost her husband unexpectedly. She was left with 2 young children, a house she had been fixing with her husband and little building skills. Jennifer shares how she overcame this devastating tragedy and transformed her self.
Jennifer Cline Links
https://www.tiktok.com/@jennifer.cline
https://www.instagram.com/missdewalt/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChC6QjpxVs3IDmDuR9XMb3w
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cline-ab038470/
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
Troy Danko is an Air Force veteran and talented HVAC Technician with almost 20 years of experience.
About Podcast
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are passionate about the skilled trades. You get the information you cannot google, from real people doing the work.
When Cecile Bukmeier (Auto Body Technician ’15) started working in an auto body shop as a teenager, her boss relegated her to sweeping the floors and taking out the trash – tasks that taught her nothing about refinishing cars but everything about attitudes women in the trade sometimes faced.
“There were very few women at this shop,” she says, “and there were none working in the back of the garage.”
Today, after several years of proving herself in the industry, Bukmeier is the first female instructor in NAIT’s Auto Body Technician program – a program that began more than 50 years ago.
She comes to the job as one of the province’s top technicians, having earned gold medals in auto body competitions at Skills Canada Alberta (a kind of Olympics for the trades) in 2013 and later at the national level. But she also joins NAIT as one of Alberta’s strongest advocates for women in trades, and hopes to guide apprentices through the challenges she herself faced – if not to help eliminate those challenges altogether.
Bukmeier completed her apprenticeship relatively recently, but her experiences as a woman in the industry were discouraging. After working at 3 places where she was less than welcome, “I thought, ‘Is nobody going to give me a break?’”
She didn’t give up. Bukmeier excelled at her studies and found a small shop with a forward-thinking boss. “I felt like if I was there to work, not to flirt with the guys, and I would work twice as hard, people would notice.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance is committed to the education and personal enrichment of each student interested in an aviation maintenance or a trade technician profession. We offer programs in aviation, maintenance, welding, and technician fields, whether it be for aircraft maintenance; maintenance technician, combination welding, industrial manufacturing, HVAC, or aircraft dispatcher. We seek industry feedback about our curriculum to identify the technologies and specific skills that industry leaders need. At AIM, we train for these trade skills and more!
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
https://www.aviation.edu
https://www.facebook.com/AIM.edu
https://www.instagram.com/aviationaim/
https://www.youtube.com/user/AIMschools
William Butler owner of No Pressure Plumbing makes his employees and customers a high priority, and focuses his energy on taking care of both.
No Pressure Plumbing focuses on quality plumbing services over quantity. We use our 16 years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
No Pressure Plumbing Links
www.nopressureatl.com
ABOUT PODCAST
Skill Stadium podcast is the voice of the skilled trades. Every Monday morning, we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
Shaun Thornton is the owner of SET Automotive a mobile auto repair shop based in Atlanta.
https://www.facebook.com/setautoatl/
https://instagram.com/setautomotive?igshid=18l5q4nbbuui1
Emily Pyke interest in the automotive industry started in high school when she took an automotive class.
Jason Hall earned an associate degree from Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, Pittsburgh, in 1995. His career has taken him throughout the United States, from Akron, Ohio, Napa Valley, CA, to Wilmington, NC, where he worked as executive chef at Café Sonoma. Hall has also worked as executive chef at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, SC and for nine years as executive chef at Hammock Dunes Club, Palm Coast, FL.
In March of 2015 Jason joined the team at Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte N.C. to lead the culinary department as executive chef.
Hall holds more than 25 ACF and international competition medals. He has been recognized for his work with the Northeast Florida Culinary Apprenticeship Committee. Chef Hall has done charitable work with, Habitat for Humanity, James F. Holland Foundation, Rally for a Cure-Susan G. Komen Foundation, Flagler County Education Foundation, and Feed Flagler.
In August of 2012 Hall successfully passed the Certified Master Chef Exam (CMC®) at the Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park, becoming the 67th chef to pass the test.
In 2013 Jason was selected to be a member of the exclusive ACF Culinary Team USA 2016, that represented the United States in international cooking competitions across the globe. In November of 2015 Team USA won third place overall at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg with double gold medals and attaining the highest score out of all nations in the cold food category. In October 2016 the team again dominated the cold food/culinary art category as world champions placing first in the world out of 42 countries and placing 4th overall.
Megan Shechosky is Heavy Equipment Operator from Edmonton Alberta.
ABOUT SKILL STADIUM PODCAST
Every week we feature guests from all over the world with the following backgrounds:
Business Owners
Hiring Managers
Skilled Trades Professionals
Trade School Administrators
Career Coaches
Skilled Trades Influencers
The purpose of the podcast is to share stories, career advice, and job opportunities in the skilled trades. You are invited every week to listen in on a conversation with people who are in the trenches doing the work. It's not theory its real world advice.
Adam Melnick is a Heat and Frost Insulator Journeyman, Director of Government Community Relationships, Skilled Trades Advocate, and Podcaster.
Adam Melnick Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-melnick/
https://anchor.fm/accidental-apprentice
Kate Cinnamo executive director of Explore The Trades based out ST Paul Minnesota is responsible for promoting careers in Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical.
Founded in 2005, Explore The Trades is committed to developing the next generation of a skilled workforce by changing the perception of the trades. The organization creates awareness of the trades through key industry statistics, career resources and connections with industry-leading residential service companies throughout North America.
Explore The Trades Links
https://explorethetrades.org
https://www.facebook.com/explorethetrades/
https://www.instagram.com/explorethetrades/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-by1hud-n0WTsw2PR6Tqw
https://www.linkedin.com/company/explorethetrades/
Jason Becker a Welder, Welding Instructor at Valencia College, Host of Arc Junkies podcast, Marine, and Family Man. With over 20 years in the welding industry Jason has become an advocate for Welding by helping guide and educate youth on this profession. He has developed relationships with the companies that hire welders, to ensure that he is making sure his students are prepared to make a successful transition to the workforce.
Jason Becker Links
https://www.facebook.com/arcjunkies
https://www.instagram.com/arcjunkiespodcast/LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72/
Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/2RvceZXL5jtxMCLsAfwXRL
Tori Rodriguez, born and raised in the quaint little town of Ballston Spa, New York. Currently living in historic Troy, New York. Sculptress, painter, master tinkerer. Lover of color and organized chaos, seeker of balance. My inspiration stems mostly from curiosity, and also from experiences and travel. I aspire to open minds of children and adults by bringing classical concepts into the modern art scene, pushing boundaries for myself, as well as my audience. I'm also the creator of Troy Pop Up Art Show in Troy, New York.
Tori Rodriguez Links
http://www.toridoesfineart.com/shop
https://www.instagram.com/toridoesfineart/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-rodriguez-877154108/
Monique Davis is a Career & Business Strategist, Speaker, Author, Minister and when she is not running her businesses she is a wife, and mother. Monique Davis broke records in the telecommunication staffing industry through her placements with TE Connectivity prior to it being acquired. She has worked with the best of them and has an outstanding track record to prove it. Her leadership team has a track record of hiring hundreds of stellar talent for companies like Windstream, AT&T, CHR Solutions, & Delta Air Lines just to name a few.
Monique Davis Links
Https://TheMoniqueDavis.com
Https://Bit.ly/BARRegistration
Kenny Molotov is a Plumber in Toronto, Ontario, and has a popular YouTube channel.
Kenny Molotov Links
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/KennyMolotov
https://www.instagram.com/molotov_plumbing/?hl=en
Joanne Greeley is an electrician, owner of Greeley Electric in Newfoundland. She is active in promoting a diversified workforce that will ensure women are comfortable and confident working in the construction sector. Joann is on the board of directors for the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, and is an engagement events coordinator for the office to advance women apprentices.
Joann Greeley Links
https://www.facebook.com/Joann-Greeley-Electric-698846653520777/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joann-greeley-rse/
http://www.womenapprentices.ca
Memesha Davis is a Brooklyn native, a mother of two and a structural ironworker — a job that she says has changed her life.
Evelyn Pacheco, an Army veteran and Nevada’s first black female union plumber. She is the founder of Nevada Women In The Trades.
Sara struggled with drugs was incarcerated and became a successful Welder. She is now a wife and mom of 3 dogs. She has a strong following on Instagram.
Social Links
https://www.instagram.com/sara.jean48/
Tiktok: sarajeanjacket
Jesse Hernandez is a plumber and podcast host of a show called Learnins N Missteps. On the Learnins N Missteps Podcast, Jesse and Rene dig into the stories of the men and women who have built careers in the construction industry. Each guest, from front line installers to carpet dwelling managers :-) intimately describe their path from youth to the current day and how they intend to impact the world going forward.
Links
Podcast
https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com
Rickey Moses is a union carpenter in Philadelphia and is passionate about the skilled trades.
At twenty-nine, at the peak of Dr. Natalia’s corporate career and deep unhappiness, she quit her job and started from scratch. During a nine-month sabbatical she changed the way she thinks, speaks and acts. She committed to design her purposeful dream life and founded Think Natalia. Her obsession is coachsulting people who left corporate to do their own thing: Coaches, consultants, trainers, authors, keynote speakers, photographers and other experts from companies like IBM, SAP, Bosch, Nestle, Microsoft or Coca Cola. People who want to build an international, sustainable and purposeful thought leadership personal brand on LinkedIn. Individuals who want to become the voice of their niche, get more clients and have a positive impact on the world.
Dr Natalia Wiechowski Links https://thinknatalia.com https://www.facebook.com/thinknatalia https://www.instagram.com/thinknatalia/ https://www.youtube.com/thinknatalia https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliawiechowski/?locale=en_US
Shannon Tymosko is an electrician, and proud sister of the IBEW Local 105. Shannon is passionate about the skilled trades and has been featured on podcasts, done day in the life interviews. https://youtu.be/duGAiECXqa0 Shannon is active on social media and can be found on the following platforms: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lady.voltz/ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-tymosko-b160b4a7/
Kick Ass Careers
Links
https://kickasscareers.org/
https://www.facebook.com/kickasscareers/?ref=settings
https://www.instagram.com/skilledtradeskickass/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH3DiNDVKuvzA9MqITR2n8A/videos
R&L Plumbing We specialize in Property Management Company’s we’re different than most , I was a union plumber for local 38 I went on my own to open my own plumbing company without the union prices , We pay our technician by the hour , they do not work on commission checks Or bonus checks on how much they sell , so there’s absolutely no up- selling ! R&L employees 40+ . Always striving to be better
Social Links
https://www.rlplumbingsanfrancisco.com
https://www.facebook.com/RLplumbingsf/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/r-and-l-plumbing-san-francisco-2
Chad German is family man with an electrician and consultant.
Chad German Links
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Consulting-Agency/cgelctricalconsulting/posts/
https://www.instagram.com/utah_electrician/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_wPfwo2O31UNZ3f9cEmAg
http://www.chadgerman.com
Jon Daskham owner of GO FIX IT
Jon shares his knowledge on the benefits of pursuing work in the skilled trades. We had a great conversation about how to position professionals in areas where they can capitalize on their expertise and skills.
Jon shared how their company gets the right people on the job. They focus on making sure they take care of their customers.
Go FIXX IT Links
www.gofixxit.com
LinkedIn.com/company/gofixxit-llc
Facebook.com/gofixxit/
The Morgan Miller Plumbing team approaches every day with gratitude; knowing that being allowed into your home is a privilege. Over the years, we have continued to focus on protecting the health of the community. Through our philanthropic initiatives, we have taken that philosophy global; the Morgan Miller team is like no other plumbing company in town.OUR MISSION
Deliver the ultimate customer experience, hire & retain 1st class associates, and work with high-quality vendors and customers which provide a sustainable, profitable, giving organization.
MORGAN MILLER IS A HARD-WORKING COMPANY WITH STRONG FAMILY VALUES. Our culture empowers people to reach their personal and professional goals. Morgan Miller Plumbing is a family-style work environment. Our work is challenging, and we know that. We don’t just hire anyone; we hire the best ones. We’re proud of the culture and camaraderie we have created, and need people with the same values and goals.
Morgan Miller Links
https://www.morganmillerplumbing.com/
https://www.morganmillerplumbing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MorganMillerKC/
Judaline Cassidy is a feminist plumber, Tradeswomen activist, and public speaker. Her peculiarity not only lies in paths of her career but also in personality, as she is charming, kind-hearted, diligent, and compassionate. A native of the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Judaline was amongst the first three women selected to learn to learn plumbing at the John Donaldson Technical Institute of Trinidad (now known as the University of Trinidad and Tobago). She has worked extensively for over two decades as a plumber and loves every bit of her craft. Judaline understands that not every woman desire to be a plumber, and for this reason, she has grown to be more attentive to her work, inspiring more women to become skilled professionals like her.
In her career years, she has earned numerous prestigious career highlights, such as becoming one of the first women to be accepted into Plumbers Local 371 Staten Island, NY, and the first woman elected to the Examining Board of Plumbers Local No. 1. Furthermore, she helped ushered in the first Women's Committee within her Union and became the Committee’s first President. Judaline has also inspired several platforms to develop programs for women.
She founded “Lean In Women In Trades” to help tradeswomen share information and learn from each other. She even went ahead to start up a non-profit organization, “Tools & Tiaras Inc.” to expose, inspire, and mentor young girls and women about trades that are “non-traditional” for women. She serves on the board of the Monumental Women an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to placing the first statue honoring women’s history in New York City’s Central Park and as Advisory Board for the Women’s Building NYC.
Her endeavors have tremendously changed the lives of many especially women and even young girls. As a public speaker, her speaking engagements are tailored to help the world realize the essence of giving women and girls opportunities in every field. She has been featured as a speaker and earned numerous recognitions and awards. Most of all, she was recognized for her leadership and relentless efforts by prominent organizations such the Women Builders Council, as one of their 2018 Outstanding Women and is the recipient of the 92nd Street Y’s Extraordinary Women 2018 Rising Star Award, and the Regina V. Polk Women Labour Leadership 2019 Alumna of the Year.
Judaline is a proud member of Plumbers Local Union No. One NYC.
She is self-motivated and such willing to spread such energy to other women. With longevity in the plumbing field, she knows the pain, challenges, and difficulties that come with women working in male-dominated fields. Judaline is willing to help women overcome such fears, transforming them into epitomes of vitality for tradeswomen all over the world.
Judaline's Links
https://www.facebook.com/judaline.cassidy
https://www.instagram.com/judaline6/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/judaline6
Brandon Greene is a combo welder and founder of WeldScholars with 10 years experience. When Brandon lost his telemarketing job he reached out to his cousin who showed him his welding pay check. Brandon sold everything in his apartment moved in with his cousin and started learning how to weld. Welding has transformed Brandon's life he went from earning $20K to making over $100K.
Brandon has worked all over the country and he started an online welding school to help others getting into this high paying profession. Brandon is a family man with a fiancee and 2 young children.
Brandon Greene Links
https://weldscholars.com
https://www.facebook.com/weldscholars/
Dennis and Kimberly are the second generation of family owners at Gene Johnson Plumbing & Heating. The company started in 1976, when Gene and Valerie Johnson decided that Seattle needed an honest and reliable plumbing company. They were committed to delivering integrity and quality to each job, and treated every customer to top notch support—values that still stand today.
This commitment to honest service and quality workmanship brought a sense of pride to the entire family. Growing up, we would see our father’s big white trucks with the bold ruby letters and GJP logo driving away to help a customer. Sometimes we got to meet the people our father helped, getting a taste of what it was like to provide the kind of customer service that truly made a lasting impression on people. When we got older, we started working alongside our parents at the shop, cleaning and helping out with simple tasks.
Now, we are running the business as the second generation. The pride of ownership has become even more personal as we take responsibility for the continued success of the company. It’s no longer “Dad’s truck” but “Our truck”; no longer “Dad fixed that family’s plumbing” but “We fixed that family’s plumbing.”
Gene Johnson Links
https://www.genejohnsonplumbing.com
https://www.facebook.com/genejohnsonplumbing
https://www.instagram.com/genejohnson_plumbing/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GJPlumbing
https://twitter.com/GJPlumbing
Barbara Parsons, known professionally as Barbie the Welder, is an American metal sculptor. Her work achieved prominence after being published on social media. She has produced sculptures for a number of significant clients, and run welding exhibitions at trade fairs.
From Elmira, New York, Barbie was influenced by her father, a self-described jack of all trades from whom she learned about drywall fitting, roofing, and electrical installations. She was inspired to take up welding after seeing a character in the film Cast Away weld wings onto an angel sculpture.
She started her career in 2007, saving $1,200 to attend a local BOCES welding program. She was subsequently hired at Cameron Manufacturing and Design, where she worked as a sheet metal fabricator. After working for five years to learn the art of welding and fabrication and earning her Journeyman in sheet metal and iron plate, she quit in September 2014 to work as an independent artist.
How You Can Find Her
https://www.barbiethewelder.com
https://www.facebook.com/BarbieTheWelder
https://www.instagram.com/barbiethewelder/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbiethewelder/
https://www.tiktok.com/@barbiethewelder?source=h5_m
Licensed contractor Kayleen McCabe has been swinging hammers and toting tool belts since the ripe age of six, when she shadowed her dad’s overhaul of their Denver home. In 2009 she beat dozens of male competitors for the grand prize on TV's Stud Finder: her own series.
https://www.kayleenmccabe.com https://www.facebook.com/kayleenmccabe https://www.instagram.com/kayleenmccabe/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KwDRgxP5uIcbGOf5kZuWg/videos
Yes, we want our kids to have a career they love but we also want to be able to live on their own and pay the bills. My Ideal College not only helps teens find careers that they will love but also have the job outlook and salary that will meet their needs. Not only that we teach your student how to network with professionals in their chosen career paths. This could lead to internships and jobs.
If your teen’s career requires a college degree, we can help you find the college that is the right fit at the right price. Initially, we start with 10 colleges selected specifically based on your family questionnaires and rankings. We will review those colleges and you will continue the research and provide further input to refine the selection. Based on your family’s finances and the importance of cost, the above colleges will be selected with cost in mind.
https://www.myidealcollege.org
https://www.facebook.com/MyIdealCollege/
https://www.instagram.com/myidealcollege/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEdlUP7ttz1IDBbJiS1seqw
Your career growth is in your control. There’s no need to wait for your boss to put you on a trajectory, those days are long gone. Take control of the life you desire and move your career forward with the right strategy and coaching. The Niles Group focuses on helping individuals taking their careers to the next level with the ultimate career leap. Whether you want to move up, change industries or become your own boss we help you create the right strategy and action plan to make it happen. The right strategy leads to success!
VJ Niles Links http://www.thenilesgroup.com https://www.facebook.com/thenilesgroup/ https://www.instagram.com/thenilesgroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vjniles/ https://twitter.com/vjniles
The institute’s training facility is designed to provide education and hands-on training in several technical fields like Welding, Auto, Sterile, Manufacturing, and more. With a total space of 10,000 square-foot for training and administrative facility, we have ensured to provide a spacious learning environment for all our students.
Fewer students in one class assure quick learning and allow our instructors to provide attentive teachings which is a convenience to all our students. With new norms about to be in place, our facility is completely capable of managing students and adhering to the standards at the same time.
Facilities:
- We have two (2) Hunter Hawkeye alignment machines & four post lifts
- Six (6) two-post vehicle lifts
- Pennsylvania Emission & Safety Equipment Training Center, OBDII & Dynamometer
- On-board diagnosis scanners (including Snap-On Modus & MT2500)
- Nachi Robotic Arm – 90, 150 & 270 Pound Lifting Units
- Nachi AR Robot Controllers
- 15.0 KVA Robotic Transformer
- Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Cognex Vision Systems, Robotics
- Controls & Electrical Panels, Automatic Sequencing Machines & Packaging Equipment
- Thermal Arc 252i Fabricator Multi Process Welding Inverter
- Thermal Dynamics 52 Cutmaster Plasma Cutting System
- Thermal Arc 95 S Inverter Arc Welder
- Weldmark Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
- Diversi-Tech Inc. Downdraft Table Model MiniDD
Philadelphia Technician Training Institute Links
https://ptt.edu
https://www.facebook.com/pttedu/
https://www.instagram.com/pttedu/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClZ2pS_vQ9XzCKMdUgjw0GQ/videos
https://www.linkedin.com/company/philadelphia-technical-training-institute/
- 1901 West Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130
- 215-381-9403
- info@ptt.edu
Warner Robbins native, Sidni Hinesley has returned to the Peach State to lead our student recruitment efforts and employer partnerships. A graduate of the Houston County School System with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Ashford University, Sidni served in the United States Marine Corps including two tours of service in Iraq (2007) and Afghanistan (2009).
Following her distinguished military communications career, Ms. Hinesley joined the Fortune 500 giant Huntington Ingalls Industries- the Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps largest shipbuilder. During her six-year tenure at the most important 800 acres in the United States, Sidni formed relationships with trade schools and technical colleges across the nation, created and implemented multiple training courses and contributed to social media and marketing.
No stranger to awards, Sidni was part of a team that was recognized nationally by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) for veterans hiring initiatives. An accomplished speaker, Ms. Hinesley has presented at multiple national conferences on specialized techniques for recruiting.
A Cobb County resident, Sidni serves on the Governors High Demand Career Initiative Construction Task Force, the Kennesaw Mountain High School Construction Advisory Committee, the Cobb Workforce Partnership and her memberships include Women in Manufacturing and Cobb Executive Women.
Georgia Trade School provides best in class training on the latest cutting edge welding technology! The magnetic culture we have created is not only smart for our company, but also our students, graduates, industry and community. Many people talk about workforce development, but we live it every single day.
https://www.facebook.com/georgiatradeschool
https://www.instagram.com/georgiatradeschool/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-trade-school-llc/
Fiona McDonald’s career began as a light vehicle apprentice, during her apprenticeship and time working in the automotive industry she identified a lack of support, promotion and opportunities for women in trade industries. During her apprenticeship, Fiona started a networking group for women in trades. Building relationships and establishing partnerships with business and industry, Fiona developed and implemented strategies to increase the participation of women in trades. With rounded experience, Fiona understands the opportunities of gender equity in male-dominated industries. Fiona values workplace diversity and works with employers to help them achieve benefits such as higher employee engagement, Improved performance, Greater innovation, Retention of talent, Improved employee wellbeing and remove unlawful behaviours such as harassment and discrimination.
Tradeswomen Australia was established to encourage, recruit and retain women in skilled trade roles that are male-dominated. We support industries to capitalise on previously untapped workers through the engagement of all stakeholders and by leading large scale culture change projects. By recognising the need for change in social attitudes we support businesses to take the lead and remove the barriers for women who wish to enter their trade.
https://tradeswomenaustralia.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/twaustralia/
https://twitter.com/tradeswomen_aus
The Automotive Training Center started initially as an idea. In 2012, Larry had just moved to an inner-city Atlanta neighborhood and was struck by how many young men he was meeting that had been to or were headed to prison. Larry was upset by this trend and wanted to do something to help these young men.
The Automotive Training Center is a program in Atlanta, Georgia that provides young men with technical training so that they may obtain entry-level employment in the automotive repair industry. The majority of our students are at-risk and drawn from low-income neighborhoods where unemployment and high school drop out rates are both high. ATC was founded on the principle that all of its students have untapped potential that has not developed because of their specific life circumstances. ATC gives its students opportunities to grow the technical and entrepreneurial skills they already possess. We instill these values in its students through a positive, encouraging, and challenging learning environment. ATC’s training produces graduates that are more likely to maintain stable employment, become business owners, and have stable family lives when compared to their peers.
https://www.automotivetrainingcenter.org
http://facebook.com/AutoTrainingCenter
https://www.instagram.com/AutoTrainingCenter/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDw-tvzPhB-0ZtBXa_Lm--A?view_as=subscriber
Rachel Lee started her Welding Journey at Lanier Technical College in 2019. Rachel shares how her father influenced her career decision, and how the late Jessi Combs was an inspiration to her. Rachel is a member of the Atlanta Welding Society a great organization for all welders.
Resources
Lanier Tech www.laniertech.com
American Welding Society https://www.aws.org