Who’ll Build California’s Future? A Conversation with Erin Volk of Build California

In this episode of the Edumyseat podcast, Josh interviews Erin Volk, Senior Vice President of Workforce and Community Development for the Association of General Contractors of California. They discuss the pressing workforce shortage in the construction industry, the need for better alignment between education and workforce demands, and the importance of engaging Gen Z in skilled trades. Erin also emphasizes the need to break gender stereotypes, improve career technical education (CTE) pathways, and promote entrepreneurship within the construction sector.