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Katie Hughes, Founder, Girls Build
In 2016, this carpenter started a program that introduces girls from eight to 15 to the basics of carpentry and other trades.
Building Science Symposium Events Raise $42k for FHB’s #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship
Seasoned pros pave the way for the next generation of tradespeople.
John Stephany, Remodeling and Construction Instructor
This teacher spends much of his time advocating for folks of all backgrounds to enter the trades.
Beth Pointer, Owner, Done Construction
For this construction-business owner, client communication is key to her company's success.
Editorial Note: Working With Touch a Trade
Senior editor Patrick McComb talks about his experience getting into the trades and his upcoming work with an organization looking to help people learn a skill.
5 Tips for People New to a Home-Building Job Site
Getting out in the field is your best bet for learning the skills of the trade.
Academics Don’t Define Real-World Abilities
Carpenter Dejah Leger talks about how grades in school aren't good indicators of building skills and how the job site made math make sense.
Hiring and Training Quality House Painters
George Apap explains why it’s important to invest in current employees and how to attract new ones, and shares tips from his company’s process to provide a fulfilling career path.
Mel Baiser, Co-Founder of Helm Construction Solutions
In this Q&A interview, Mel talks about how their early career in the trades transitioned into helping design and build companies develop healthier and more prosperous businesses.
Why I Love Carpentry
Former editor Kevin Ireton describes his passion for the craft and the joy he finds when working out complex projects and creating something both useful and helpful.

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