In this special on-location episode, recorded at the Kentucky Derby Festival Bed Races in Louisville, Kentucky, we sit down with Mike Burke, Training Coordinator for UA Local 502, and apprentice Alex to explore the power of union apprenticeship programs, workforce development and the lasting impact of mentorship in the skilled trades.

We explore:

• How UA Local 502 is attracting and training the next generation of skilled trades professionals

• The benefits of earning while learning through a debt-free apprenticeship model

• The role mentorship, brotherhood and community play in apprentice success

• Why benefits, retirement security and long-term career opportunities matter for today’s workforce

• How training programs are evolving to meet growing industry demand and contractor needs

• The importance of o ...