11-PSP-Building the Skilled Workforce: Kevin Brackmeyer on Training the Permian’s Future

About this episode

Kevin Brackmeyer discusses the impact of no-cost trade training on workforce development in the Permian Basin.

In this episode of the Permian Strategic Partnership Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Brackmeyer, Chief Executive Officer of Skillpoint Alliance, to discuss the transformative impact of rapid, no-cost trade training across the Permian Basin. Kevin shares Skillpoint’s mission to bridge the workforce gap by providing hands-on training in high-demand trades like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, empowering individuals with career-ready skills in just a matter of weeks. From partnering with local industries to supporting economic mobility in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, this conversation dives into how workforce development is fueling opportunity, growth, and sustainability in the region. What You'll Learn: How Skillpoint Alliance trains the Permian’s future workforce The power of short-term, skills-based education Why collaboration with local partners is key to long-term success Real stories of lives changed through opportunity and access How PSP is helping change lives About Our Guest: Kevin Brackmeyer is the CEO of Skillpoint Alliance, a nonprofit workforce development organization that delivers accelerated training programs to help individuals launch careers in the…

People in this episode

Guest: Kevin Brackmeyer

Topics covered

• workforce development
• trade training
• economic mobility
• skilled trades
• collaboration
• career readiness

Keywords

• workforce gap
• hands-on training
• HVAC
• electrical
• plumbing
• short-term education
• economic growth
• sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Skillpoint Alliance, Permian Strategic Partnership

Places: Permian Basin, West Texas, Southeastern New Mexico

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