EPISODE 358: Did you know construction companies are sitting on untapped training funds?

In this week's episode, Krysta Van Ranst of Building PPL–a consulting firm specializing in training and team building for construction companies–reveals how businesses can use state grants to fund training programs, upskill employees, and boost profitability.

Today, Krysta breaks down everything you need to know about qualifying for a construction training grant and aligning training with business goals for maximum impact.

This episode also covers the common misconceptions about construction training, why you should allow employees to challenge existing processes, and how companies can think long-term when it comes to workforce development.

Let's jump into it!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

What are training grants and why do they exist? (02:42)

Meet Krysta Van Ranst of Building PPL (8:33)

Misconceptions about being an entrepreneur (14:47)

How to qualify for a construction training grant (16:57)

Common myths and misconceptions about construction training (22:09)

Overcoming employee resistance to behavioral changes (32:12)

Aligning training with company goals (45:55)

Rapid-fire questions (49:51)

Additional Resources:

- Join the Construction Leading Edge community HERE

- Join our FREE Get Out of Your Construction Business Masterclass HERE

- Schedule your FREE business evaluation call with our team HERE or tap the "APPLY NOW" button on our website

Connect with Krysta

- Follow Krysta on LinkedIn HERE

- Visit Building PPL HERE for more information

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