This month, Emma meets with Steve Montgomery and they discuss technology in construction, the innovative industry, and even a robot dog named Spot! 

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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. 

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

Fostering Retention In The Workplace

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/

Finding your Sponsor as a Woman in Construction with Guest Andrea Janzen

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. 

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Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland

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. 

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Branding Yourself as a Young Leader with Guest Susan Young

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.

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Supporting Her Family as a Woman in Construction with Guest Shay Hill

Thank you to our guest for this episode, Frank Murphy with TEI Electrical Solutions!

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. Learn more at https://mccei.org

Apprenticeships: the Solution to Construction Workforce Shortages

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!

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

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!

Finding a Workplace Where You Belong with Guest Mary Cole

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!

Relationship Building from Hospitality to Construction with Guest Jackie Erley

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.

Relationship Building from Hospitality to Construction with Guest Jackie Erley

Build Your Path

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