On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Heather Sherwood, President of the Western States College of Construction, which is committed to supporting our industry by providing quality educational and training opportunities at our eight education centers. WSCC’s affiliated apprenticeship programs provide the opportunity to build an exceptional and fulfilling professional career in our industry. Our students earn excellent salaries while learning and practicing construction or service under the leadership of highly motivated construction professionals and mentors. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this show:

• How did Heather's professional journey lead her to become President of the Western States College of Construction?
• How does Heather hope to change the perception of the skilled trades in Colorado?
• How can a degree from WSCC confer credibility onto skilled trades professionals?
• What excites Heather most about the future of the skilled trades? What keeps her up at night?
• What would Heather tell someone considering entering the skilled trades about the opportunity that awaits them?

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On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Rex Buchanan, National Trade Association Manager for DEWALT. From their website: "When we put the DEWALT® name on something, it’s a commitment to get the job done right. It’s the mark we’ve left over 100 years of helping world-builders build the modern world." Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this show:

• What differentiates DEWALT from its competitors?
• What does a National Trade Association Manager do?
• How does DEWALT work to recruit people to work in the skilled trades?
• What challenges does Rex see for people attempting to work in the trades?
• What kinds of technological advances has DEWALT made in its products?
• How does Rex view the future of the construction industry?

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For more information about DEWALT, please visit their website.

For more information about Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, please visit our website.

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Kelly Dunkin, President & CEO of Colorado Gives Foundation. Kelly joined Colorado Gives Foundation as President and CEO in February 2019. Previously she worked for a variety of nonprofit, business and social impact organizations. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this show:

• What is Colorado Gives Day and how does it work?
• How can companies and individuals maximize their contributions to nonprofits?
• What are some examples of innovative ways companies and nonprofits have utilized Colorado Gives?
• How can small businesses utilize this platform?
• How did Kelly come to be a part of this organization and how does she see her role within it?

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For more information about Colorado Gives Foundation, please visit their website.

For more information about Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, please visit our website.