18-Year-Old Construction Worker S...
18-Year-Old Construction Worker Speaks Out: Why Trades Beat College | About Your House Radio
About Your House Radio and Put Tools in Schools por Ray Terry
T1 · E10
11 feb 2026
59:33
Notas del episodio

In this episode of About Your House Radio, host Ray Terry sits down with 18-year-old construction day laborer Landon Fiel for a powerful conversation about career paths, education, and life in the skilled trades. Landon shares what it’s really like entering the workforce straight out of school, working in residential construction, and using modern tools — including smartphones — to solve real jobsite challenges like building codes, inspections, and ADA remodeling. The discussion dives into big topics many families are thinking about today: Are college degrees always the best path? Why hands-on learning builds real confidence The value of communication on the jobsite The truth about certifications vs. experience How trade skills create independence and opportunity Why young people need exposure to career pathways beyond the classroom Ray and Lando ... 

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