Build Your Path

Build Your Path
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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.

  1. Fostering Your Interests While Building a Career with Guest John Whitty

    10/01/2025

    Fostering Your Interests While Building a Career with Guest John Whitty

    Choosing a career can feel overwhelming, but what if your personal interests could actually help guide the way? In this episode of the Build Your Path Podcast, we talk with John Whitty from Canopy Team about how he discovered a career path that connects with the things he enjoys most. John shares real advice on how to explore your passions, try new opportunities, and stay true to yourself while preparing for the future. Whether you’re still figuring out what comes after high school or curious about careers in construction and beyond, this episode will show you that building a career doesn’t mean giving up what you love — it means finding ways to bring it along with you. Find your perfect career today at buildyourpath.org!

    48 min

  2. 06/17/2025

    Workforce Shortage: Rethinking Recruitment Strategy — Build Your People Podcast

    With experienced workers retiring and not enough young people entering the trades, construction companies are being forced to rethink how they recruit. In this episode, we're talking to two industry leaders who are doing just that. Tune in to learn new ideas, real life success stories, and inspiration to shake up your own hiring strategy. Thank you to our guests, Erik Klebahn with Harkins Builders and Christina Selby with Altimate Electric! Build Your People 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, joins forces with Kathy Humm, founder of NTP HR, to bring you this podcast.

    54 min
  3. Leveraging Your Skills: From Sports to Career with Guest Sam Meyerhoff

    05/28/2025

    Leveraging Your Skills: From Sports to Career with Guest Sam Meyerhoff

    Can you go from a being leader on the basketball court to a leader in the construction industry? Yes! In this episode, learn how Sam Meyerhoff leveraged the skills she gained in sports to excel as a Project Executive at Consigli Construction Co., Inc. Want to follow her footsteps? Get started today at buildyourpath.org!

    36 min

  4. 04/17/2025

    Setting Career Goals: From Union Apprentice to Director

    The most successful career paths start with one step — and for this path, that step is an apprenticeship! In this episode, Jazmin talks with Nick Cummings about unions, apprenticeships, and how to build your own path brick-by-brick. Start your journey at buildyourpath.org!

    39 min
  5. Strategic Workforce Planning: Preparing for the Future

    04/16/2025

    Strategic Workforce Planning: Preparing for the Future

    Thank you to our guests for this episode, Tom Forman with Beckstrom Electric and Jen Vedrani with Southway Builders! In the first episode of season three of Build Your People, we dive into the evolving expectations in the workplace and how to find common ground between seasoned employees and the younger generation. Learn about using emotional intelligence to adapt leadership mindsets, maintain work standards, and foster open communication. Tune in for candid insights and practical takeaways to prepare for the construction industry of the future. Build Your People 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, in this podcast.

    1h 4m
  6. Relationship Building from Hospitality to Construction with Guest Jackie Erley

    03/10/2025

    Relationship Building from Hospitality to Construction with Guest Jackie Erley

    For this special Women in Construction Week episode, we talked to Jackie Erley with Belfor Property Restoration on how she built a path from the restaurant industry into construction — with support from other women along the way. Find your own fulfilling career at buildyourpath.org!

    33 min
  7. Finding a Workplace Where You Belong with Guest Mary Cole

    02/07/2025

    Finding a Workplace Where You Belong with Guest Mary Cole

    So you've decided on a career path — but how do you figure out where you want to work? Finding a workplace culture that aligns with your values can be hard. Tune in to hear from Mary Cole, who found her fit at United Rentals, about identifying the right workplace to support your life in and out of the office. Find your own fulfilling career at buildyourpath.org!

    52 min
  8. New Host of the Build Your Path Podcast: Meet Jazmin!

    01/09/2025

    New Host of the Build Your Path Podcast: Meet Jazmin!

    We’re excited to introduce Jazmin Rodriguez, the new voice of the Build Your Path podcast! Jazmin is passionate about helping students (like YOU!) explore career options and find the right path forward. She’s here to share real stories, advice, and insider tips from professionals in the construction industry to help you build your future. Stay tuned and find even more resources at buildyourpath.org!

    20 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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