Jonte Hawkins, Director of Safety at West Shore Home, and Roberto Gomez, Executive Director of Cornerstone Craftsman, dive into how the trades changed their lives—and how they’re now using that power to change others’. From second chances to workforce pipelines, they’re tackling the construction labor shortage by investing in the next generation. 7:48 Roberto Gomez Introduction 9:05 Community Giveback Motivation 10:15 Recruiting "Untapped Resources" 11:08 Jonte Hawkins (Director of Safety) Introduction 14:12 College vs. Trades Discussion 14:50 Trades Training in Correctional Facilities 15:54 Program Certifications 16:35 Success Stories 18:20 Cornerstone Craftsmen Program Overview (Target & Vision) 19:51 Debunking Trade Myths 22:05 Holistic Youth Support Beyond Trades 25:00 Active Youth Outreach 26:36 Trauma-Informed Mentorship 28:40 Relationship Building for Trade Sustainability 33:34 Dedication to Youth Development 34:58 Contractor Benefits of Diverse Hiring 36:42 Investing in Skilled Labor 40:36 Additional Resources Thank You to Our Sponsors: Well Built Construction Consulting https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/ Steel Toe Communications (Digital Marketing for Contractors) https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ Katz Abosch (Tax, Audits and Accounting) https://www.katzabosch.com/ Lawrence Law (Legal Challenges for Contractors) https://lawrencelawllc.com/ Sandy Spring Bank https://www.sandyspringbank.com/ Genesis AEC (Full Service Architecture, Engineering, Construction in Life Sciences) https://www.genesisaec.com/ Marsh McLennan Agency https://www.marshmma.com/?utm_source=... Construction Links Network: https://constructionlinks.ca/ For additional episodes and information visit https://www.themorninghuddleconstructionshow.com/about Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter for the latest updates. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s…