Thomas Smith

• Discover how Hoffman Construction is tackling the talent pipeline challenge head-on by investing in early outreach
• Explore how their full-time Outreach Specialist engages students from elementary school through college to spark interest in construction careers
• Learn how strategic school partnerships and career path storytelling are helping to shift perceptions and build a stronger, more informed future workforce

Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair

• How can we measure the impact of their early outreach efforts on student interest and career choices?
• What challenges have you faced in building and maintaining school partnerships, and how have you overcome them?
• What resources or strategies are key to getting started with this outreach model?