Rick Wells and Matt O'Brien of the Marin Builders Association (which is supported by a grant from RCI) spoke about their program to train young adults in all aspects of the building trade. Their program covers all elements of construction training from carpentry to electrical to plumbing. Because their classes are in the evenings, they are able to attract students who hold down day jobs, but are looking to start careers in this important field. They shared that for every person who joins the construction field, four others leave--underlining the importance of the work they do.

from the left: Rick Wells, Matt O'Brien, Ivar Olsen