Season 6- Episode 26: Adrian Reaux & Doug Brost

Adrian Reaux, general manager of Corporate Talent Development for Empire Cat and Doug Brost, training manager for Empire Machinery, share how an innovative workforce partnership is transforming the future of skilled trades. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, they reveal how the Think Big and Go Big programs are connecting K-12 education, community college, and industry to prepare the next generation of heavy equipment technicians for high-paying careers with little to no student debt. From hands-on training and paid internships to life-changing career opportunities, this episode offers a powerful blueprint for building tomorrow's workforce.  Empire Cat: Empire Cat ThinkBIG NV My Future Workbook: NV My Future