How Non-Traditional Backgrounds can Benefit the Construction Industry

Do you want to attract and leverage talent from diverse backgrounds? Chris Guerra shares his unique journey of transitioning from a career in education to the construction industry, highlighting the benefits that non-traditional skill sets can bring. Chris and Gavin discuss the difficulties of changing careers into the construction industry, how to improve onboarding and education for new construction workers, and strategies for effective communication and relationship-building across different roles and experience levels. Listen in for an expert's opinion on how tapping into non-traditional talent pools could be the change that your small to medium enterprise needs. You can connect with Chris via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdguerra10/ For more information about anything in this episode head to https://www.gavin-coyle.com/ 0:00 Intro 4:58 Personal background, education, and career transition to the landscape construction industry 10:22 Project management role, testing of knowledge and personality traits. 16:00 Learning and growth in the construction industry. 22:48 Career transition from teaching to construction 30:40 How to change careers into the construction industry. 37:23 Teaching, coaching, and storytelling in the construction industry. 44:02 Improving onboarding and education in construction. 49:37 Construction industry growth and learning. I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer this podcast is for you. Gavin's guests, ranging from influential thought leaders to boots-on-the-ground practitioners, share their stories, successes and failures, and offer invaluable lessons and tips, allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the construction landscape. This podcast is a must have shared learning space for any person looking to achieve success in the building industry. As a construction person, this podcast is your go-to source for navigating the complexities of the construction industry where success is not just built; it's crafted with precision, passion, and the right knowledge. I’m The Gaffer, available on: Apple https://bit.ly/ImTheGaffer Spotify https://bit.ly/ImTheGafferSpotify YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@gavincoylesafety #ImTheGaffer #constructionpodcast #construction #constructionbusiness #safetytips #business #podcast #podcastclips