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The construction industry builds communities, rebuilds following catastrophes, and supports our nation's growth. To ensure we have the workforce needed, The Builders' Table podcast engages, empowers, and educates listeners to inspire the next generation of craft professionals. The Builders' Table is a production of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and is hosted b... more

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Credentials are more than just a line on a resume. They can shape careers, strengthen confidence and support workforce development across the construction industry. 

In this episode of The Builders' Table, Richard Hannah, Director of Research at NCC... more

The demand for skilled workers continues to rise and training the next generation has never been more important.

In this episode of The Builders’ Table, Keith Ledbetter, President and CEO of ABC Southeastern Michigan, discusses how the organization ... more

In this episode of The Builders’ Table, Scott Evans, Senior Account Manager at Cemex USA and Founder of Invisible PPE, shares his personal journey and why he is passionate about mental health and suicide prevention in construction. After facing his o... more

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In today’s construction industry, success is not just about building projects. It is about building people.

In this episode of The Builders’ Table, Jason Schroeder, Founder and COO of Elevate Construction, shares how his journey from concrete finish... more

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Keith Ledbetter
President and CEO of ABC Southeast Michigan Chapter
ABC Southeast Michigan Chapter
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 150: Keith Ledbetter
Scott Evans
Senior Account Manager at Cemex USA; founder of Invisible PPE
Cemex USA
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 149: Scott Evans
Jason Schroeder
Founder and COO of Elevate Construction
Elevate Construction (Insight Solutions and Training)
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 148: Jason Schroeder
Rich Camacho
Founder, co-founder, and CEO of Blue Recruit and Allied Recruit
Blue Recruit and Allied Recruit
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 147: Rich Camacho
Brent Bean
President of Build Mississippi
Build Mississippi (Mississippi Construction Education Foundation)
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 146: Brent Bean
Michael Connet
Associate Deputy Executive Director, Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
ACTE
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 145: Michael Connet
Katie Brown
Founder and Chief Education Officer, EnGen
EnGen
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 144: Katie Brown
Elizabeth O'Brien
Senior VP, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Hiring Our Heroes)
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 143: Elizabeth O'Brien & Stefanie Watson
Stefanie Watson
Director, Skilled Trades Academy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation / Hiring Our Heroes
Episode: The Builders' Table Ep. 143: Elizabeth O'Brien & Stefanie Watson

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Jennifer Wilkerson
Host of The Builders' Table, NCCER's Vice President of Innovation and Advancement

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Missed seeing you at SkillsUSA

    Thank you for hosting an important podcast that lifts up the trades. A needed element of our society. I attended the SkillUSA leadership conference this week and stopped by to say thank you, but each time I was there you were hard at work. Please know that we appreciate the support you give the trades!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pop pop Landis
    United States2 years ago
  • Jennifer rocks!

    Jennifer Wilkerson with NCCER presents weekly podcast on construction and is a wonderful short format podcast. Take the time to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    biermonie
    United States2 years ago
  • Great way to connect

    Looking forward to listening each week for new episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TBDVSU
    United States4 years ago
  • NCCER

    Great podcast so far. I’m in Electrical school and use your curriculum . I agree with everything y’all said. Thanks!! Keep them coming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laynestain
    United States4 years ago

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Great concise format for staying updated on workforce development and trades.
Missed seeing you at SkillsUSA — great work lifting up the trades and supporting career pathways.
Great podcast for anyone in electrical, plumbing, HVAC education and training.
Jennifer Wilkerson with NCCER presents weekly insights into construction education; short and actionable.

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The Builders' Table Ep. 149: Scott Evans
Q: How in the world did you get into the construction industry, and what you're doing now?
Scott explains his pivot from a non-traditional background into construction, highlighting a missing 'tip of the spear' role that led him to engage directly in creating orders and learning the business from the ground up. This opened doors to his current roles at Cemex and for founding Invisible PPE.
The Builders' Table Ep. 145: Michael Connet
Q: Can you explain ACTE's mission and its 100th anniversary and what you're focusing on this year?
ACTE represents about 200,000 CTE professionals and works to provide leadership, resources, and advocacy to strengthen career and technical education; this year marks 100 years since the American Vocational Association, now ACTE, was born, with efforts highlighted around a village approach—partners, educators, and industry working together to shape high-quality programs and workforce outcomes.
The Builders' Table Ep. 145: Michael Connet
Q: So thanks for being here, Michael.
Hi, Jennifer, and thank you for inviting me. Really excited to talk about the work NCCER is doing with ACTE and how we're advancing career and technical education.
The Builders' Table Ep. 144: Katie Brown
Q: What makes EnGen different from other language programs for workers?
EnGen is designed for working multilingual learners with a focus on personalization, practical job-relevant content, and coaching support rather than generic classes or AI-generated material. The platform starts with workforce realities, assesses background and time constraints, and delivers content that learners can immediately apply on the job.
The Builders' Table Ep. 144: Katie Brown
Q: How did you become interested in language training and what led to starting EnGen?
Katie describes her early volunteer work teaching English to Mexican migrant workers, the realization that traditional methods were inefficient, and her subsequent academic pursuit in linguistics. She then built EnGen to tailor language learning to adults' real work needs, drawing on research and practical experience.

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What is The Builders' Table about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, industry-focused series exploring construction workforce development, trades education, and workforce inclusion. Across episodes, listeners hear how language upskilling for multilingual workers, veteran transitions, mental health, and partnerships between industry, government, and nonprofits drive retention, productivity, and opportunity in construction and related fields. Noteworthy elements include data-driven ROI discussions on training, scalable programs for mentors and apprentices, and practical pathways that connect classrooms, jobsites, and communities. The show tends to feature leaders from education, policy, and industry who share actionable insights, real-world stories, and scalable models for workforce development th... more

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