Meet Hosea

Hosea is one of our most treasured students. He was an enigma from the day he started. His 12-page resume was a testament to his vast experience and lifelong love of learning. He came to our program to see if construction could offer him the right opportunities for where he was at in age and skill.

At our Open House in March 2025, where we invited partners, local elected officials, and members to the Academy, Hosea shared his story of what he learned in this academy and what it has done for him and his life. He was vulnerable in including that he lived through all of the experiences of those most in need of this program and furthest from opportunity. He shared how program supported him in learning the value of community connection, co-worker friendships, and leadership, along with becoming a very detailed and focused trades person. He has been one of our most interviewed candidates and has since started a translation service business with his daughter, including offering services to English as a second language construction workers.