Philadelphia construction trades educator Evin Jarrett is redefining what a classroom can be—running a hands-on build lab, a student-led podcast, and a culture where standards are high and the buy-in is real. From fourth graders sweating copper to alumni crushing CTE high schools, his results speak for themselves. In this episode, Evin breaks down how he built a top-tier program from four blank walls, why middle-school exposure beats 10th-grade “too late,” and the mindset shifts that keep kids off phones and on tools. We cover practical playbooks—relationships first, learning-by-doing, peer accountability, and mobile shop pop-ups that take advantage of any zip code. It’s a blueprint for transforming classrooms, careers, and communities.In this episode:00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement00:38 Evan Jarret's Journey into Construction02:20 Inspiring the Next Generation05:01 Classroom Dynamics and Teaching Philosophy12:26 Building a Successful Program from Scratch14:52 Balancing Work and Family15:04 Introducing the Mobile Shop Concept16:03 Empowering Students Through Hands-On Learning16:27 The Importance of High Standards18:55 Building Lasting Relationships with Students21:46 Challenges and Misconceptions in Trades Education24:24 Engaging Students in Practical Learning27:04 Showcasing the Podcast and Final ThoughtsSubscribe & Review the iReach PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with our friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Follow Evin JarrettLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/evin-jarrett-b0a13214a/Website: https://www.mrjarrettconstruction.com/in-the-newsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjarrett_constructiontech/Follow Paul RobinsonConnect with Paul Robinson on LinkedIn.Follow ConstructReach on LinkedIn.Follow ConstructReach on Instagram @contructreachCheck out the ConstructReach website at constructreach.com This podcast is sponsored by Construct Reach. As a workforce development initiative that builds reachable opportunities through construction, ConstructReach increases the visibility of the construction industry by educating students about career opportunities within construction, connecting general contractors to interns and innovative internship curricula, creating content and experiences to expose a diverse population to sustainable construction careers, and uniting stakeholders to ensure the construction industry continues to thrive. #IReachPodcast #PaulRobinson #ConstructReach

Ver todos los episodios