Episode 39.5 – Unpacked: How Dallas Builds Pathways to Good Jobs in Construction feat. Catlin Hale

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Episode 39.5 – Unpacked: How Dallas Builds Pathways to Good Jobs in Construction feat. Catlin Hale

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Dallas is growing fast, but a shortage of skilled workers in construction is slowing down progress. What does it take to build a skilled, diverse workforce to meet the needs of this booming industry?

In this episode of State of Our Workforce: Unpacked, we are joined by Catlin Hale, Director of Career Pathways at the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, to discuss how Pathways to Work’s Construction Partnership aligns training programs with industry needs. We’ll explore how that work is creating access to high-quality training and living-wage jobs, and the impact of industry partnerships on local workforce resilience.

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