Revitalizing Communities Through Trades and Training

About this episode

Brandon Day discusses how Community Builders addresses the affordable housing crisis and skilled trades shortage through innovative training and employment solutions.

The affordable housing crisis and skilled trades shortage are two of the biggest challenges facing communities today. But what if one solution could tackle both? On this episode of Small Business Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy sits down with Brandon Day, founder of Community Builders, a nonprofit social enterprise transforming lives in Ontario. Brandon shares his personal journey from struggling to find purpose to creating a business model that provides career opportunities while addressing the housing crisis. Key Takeaways: ● Why investing in trades training is crucial for community development ● The benefits of a social enterprise model over traditional nonprofits ● The innovative ways Community Builders is tackling both housing and employment gaps Learn more about Community Builders Visit Meridian at: meridiancu.ca

People in this episode

Host: Jay-Ann Gilfoy

Guest: Brandon Day

Topics covered

• affordable housing
• skilled trades
• community development
• social enterprise
• employment opportunities

Keywords

• affordable housing
• skilled trades
• community development
• social enterprise
• employment
• Brandon Day
• Jay-Ann Gilfoy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Community Builders, Meridian

Places: Ontario

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