The Builder Upper Show Ep. 25 feat. Jeff Makey from cLearn Training

About this episode

Jeff Makey discusses his journey and insights on workforce development in the trades.

Jeff Makey, founder of cLearn Training, shares his journey from construction work to becoming a leader in training and consultation. In this conversation, Jeff dives deep into the workforce challenges facing the trades, the importance of emotional engagement and mutual growth in training, and practical strategies for attracting and retaining talent in a shrinking labor pool. He also discusses how cLearn’s programs go beyond standard operating procedures to build company culture and vision, and explores the evolving role of technology and AI in construction training. Whether you’re a contractor, project manager, or industry leader, you’ll gain actionable insights on workforce development, upskilling, and creating effective training that sticks.

People in this episode

Host: Lumber

Guest: Jeff Makey

Topics covered

• workforce challenges
• training and consultation
• talent retention
• company culture
• technology in construction

Keywords

• construction
• emotional engagement
• mutual growth
• upskilling
• AI in training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: cLearn Training

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