Wanting something more in life can be a huge motivation. Christopher was a high school graduate with plenty of work experience and sought after skills, but without a college diploma he felt there were some doors that were closed to him. Talking with previous graduates of the Highway and Construction Skills Training (HCST) program, they … See details
When we first met Larissa, she was working a minimum wage job in retail with unstable hours. She was also taking odd jobs as a serve for different jobs just to make extra money to help with monthly expenses. Every month was a struggle, and she was getting tired of not making enough money to … See details
About five years ago, Justin was in a managerial position. It was the career path he’d always expected to retire on. “I had zero construction experience. I didn’t even own a hammer,” Justin tells us. The only way he could advance his current career, however, was to move. As a single father, that wasn’t an … See details
Since he could remember, Justin wanted to make something of himself. Too many times in his life, he’s been overlooked or misjudged. He lacked the confidence to show people who he really was and what talents he brought to the table. Justin was a strong, smart and hard working individual with a dream. All he … See details
In Today’s Construction Industry, women make up 10.9% of all workers at a construction site. And while more women are joining the field, there’s still along way to go before they will be equally represented. Solid union-wages are a big draw to this career field but being the only woman on a 100-person crew sometimes … See details
Providing for your family while dealing with employment obstacles is a lot to overcome. Scraping by while trying to build a better future for your children can spread anyone thin. But accepting the situation for what it is isn’t the only option. This is a story about a father who saw the potential for a … See details
