On Wednesday, September 18, GBCA, along with Construction Leadership Council (CLC) members Christina Leader and Kaitlin Carpenter from PDM Constructors, Inc. visited Mayfair Middle School’s CTE program. GBCA presented a donation of $3,340 to support the initiative. Mr. Evin Jarrett, the program’s creator, has been pivotal in providing valuable trade education to the students at Mayfair.

Leader and Carpenter also appeared on the students’ podcast, The Dope Student Podcast, where they shared their experiences in the construction industry. They discussed their career paths, the importance of trades education for young students, and the critical need to raise awareness about opportunities in the trades. Additionally, they highlighted the significance of mental health in careers like construction. You can watch their podcast episodes below.

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