Enriching Trade Schools Through Industry Partnerships with Gregg Helmich – [The Tim Faller Show] S5 E22

The future of remodeling hinges on the next generation of skilled workers. Tim has previously engaged with teachers who mentor young people in the trades. Our guest today, Gregg Helmich, is one such teacher. Gregg has been instrumental in working closely with students in the trades and has employed unique industry partnerships to enhance the students’ learning experience.

Gregg Helmich serves as the Building Trades Instructor at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City, Iowa, and has held this position for 17 years. He has successfully nurtured over 15 industry partnerships, resulting in donations exceeding $200k. Furthermore, Gregg has celebrated numerous student successes, with former students ascending to leadership positions within companies in less than 1/3 of the normal time. Gregg’s ultimate satisfaction stems from the success of his students.

Greg, Tim, and Gregg talk more about:

• Morton Buildings Partnership
• How social media impacted the program
• And more…