Build Your Path

Build Your Path
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Build Your Path

The Build Your Path podcast series explores how people get into their careers in the built environment. Interviews with industry members help highlight the paths they took to get to their positions. This podcast is for anyone interested in joining the construction career trades. New episodes come out the fourth Thursday every other month.

  1. Supporting Her Family as a Woman in Construction - Build Your Path Podcast with Guest Shay Hill

    NOV 21

    Supporting Her Family as a Woman in Construction - Build Your Path Podcast with Guest Shay Hill

    To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we’re excited to share the inspiring story of Shay, a concrete delivery professional at Chaney Enterprises and a true trailblazer in the built environment. Shay’s journey into her apprenticeship is deeply rooted in family legacy. With her mom’s pioneering role as a truck driver, her dad’s business in the construction industry, and her motivation to provide for her five children, Shay pursued her CDL and is breaking barriers in the field. Tune in to hear Shay’s incredible story of resilience, passion, and the drive to carve out her path in a male-dominated industry. Want more career-building? Dig in at buildyourpath.org mccei.org

    26 min

  2. APR 18

    Branding Yourself as a Young Leader - Build Your Path Podcast with Guest Susan Young

    Today, Emma sits down with Susan Young to get tips on branding yourself as a young leader by using social media, your own voice/storytelling, and active listening! You won't want to miss these insider tips. Want more career-building? Dig in at buildyourpath.org mccei.org

    30 min
  3. Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland - Build Your Path Podcast

    FEB 22

    Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland - Build Your Path Podcast

    Today Emma sits down with Nicholas Redding, CEO and President of Preservation Maryland! They talk historic trades, implementing a love of history, art, craftsmanship, and even science to your career path! Check out Nick's work at https://www.preservationmaryland.org/ https://historictrades.org/ https://www.preservecast.org/ Thank you to our sponsor, Capitol Technology University. Want more career-building? Dig in at buildyourpath.org mccei.org

    35 min
  4. Finding your sponsor as a woman in construction - Build Your Path Podcast with Andrea Janzen

    JAN 18

    Finding your sponsor as a woman in construction - Build Your Path Podcast with Andrea Janzen

    Being a woman in construction is hard but SO rewarding, and Andrea has all the tips to finding your sponsor (hint: someone who will lift you up!) and thriving as a community. Let's start 2024 off right with this inspirational podcast episode with guest Andrea Janzen of Ambition Theory. Let's dig in and Build Your Path! Ambition Theory: https://ambitiontheory.com/ For more information on the Build Your Path series go to https://mccei.org/build-your-path/ Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting, developing, and connecting career opportunities in the built environment. To find more information about us go to https://mccei.org Huge thank you to episode sponsor, Limbach! For more information on careers in the construction industry or to view the latest edition of our Build Your Path Guidebook visit https://mccei.org/build-your-path/

    31 min
  5. Bypeople Fostering Retention In The Workplace

    11/21/2023

    Bypeople Fostering Retention In The Workplace

    Bypeople Fostering Retention In The Workplace by Build Your Path

    42 min
  6. Construction Innovation, Technology, and ... A Robot Dog!?

    11/21/2023

    Construction Innovation, Technology, and ... A Robot Dog!?

    This month, Emma meets with Steve Montgomery and they discuss technology in construction, the innovative industry, and even a robot dog named Spot! For more information on the Build Your Path series go to https://mccei.org/build-your-path/ Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting, developing, and connecting career opportunities in the built environment. To find more information about us go to https://mccei.org Huge thank you to episode 4 sponsors Johns Hopkins University and Whiting-Turner Construction. Their partnership supports the work we do and is vital to furthering the build environment in Maryland. For more information on careers in the construction industry or to view the latest edition of our Build Your Path Guidebook visit https://mccei.org/build-your-path/ Find MCCEI on social media Instagram: / buildmaryland Facebook: / mccei LinkedIn: / mary. .

    38 min

  7. 08/31/2023

    Build Your People Episode 3

    Respect is key in the workplace, and in this episode, Jenn and Kathy sit down with Laura Schenning, Julia Pingel to discuss how to manage people and create a culture of respect! Thank you to our sponsors of this episode: Johns Hopkins and Shapiro and Duncan! This Build Your People podcast series explores how organizations big and small can expand their HR outreach effectively and answers all of your HR questions! Jenn Dewees, President of the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation meets with Kathy Humm, founder of NTP HR, LLC in their podcast: Build Your People. NTP HR, LLC was founded in 2022 to help elevate the construction industry from good to great with HR solutions. The labor market shortage, overhead costs, government regulations and employee retention are real challenges for companies to remain competitive in the construction industry. Kathy Humm has over 15 years of experience in human resources, primarily in the construction space. Kathy takes a strategic approach to recruiting, benefits, compensation, on-boarding, career development, training, well-being, employee relations, compliance and retention and works hand-in-hand with company leaders to elevate their people, benefits and culture. See more about NTP HR here. https://www.ntphr.com/ The Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting, developing, and connecting career opportunities in the built environment. To find more information about us go to https://mccei.org

    39 min
  8. Unexpected interns: hiring passion and how we can support our young builders - Build Your Path Pod

    08/31/2023

    Unexpected interns: hiring passion and how we can support our young builders - Build Your Path Pod

    Emma meets with MCCEI's intern and they chat about what it takes to get hired as a summer intern, why employers should think about hiring passion over 'relevant' experience, and how marketing/communications/creative majors can benefit from looking towards the construction industry. For more information on the Build Your Path series go to https://mccei.org/build-your-path/ Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting, developing, and connecting career opportunities in the built environment. To find more information about us go to https://mccei.org Huge thank you to episode 4 sponsors Johns Hopkins University and Whiting-Turner Construction. Their partnership supports the work we do and is vital to furthering the build environment in Maryland. For more information on careers in the construction industry or to view the latest edition of our Build Your Path Guidebook visit https://mccei.org/build-your-path/

    27 min
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The Build Your Path podcast series explores how people get into their careers in the built environment. Interviews with industry members help highlight the paths they took to get to their positions. This podcast is for anyone interested in joining the construction career trades. New episodes come out the fourth Thursday every other month.

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  • Creator
    Build Your Path
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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