E0031 · Aug 8, 2026 · 3h 2m 4s
A Plumber With A Purpose: John's Development
A conversation with John's Development
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Inside the conversation
What does it take to turn years of experience in the skilled trades into an opportunity to teach, mentor, and give both kids and adults practical skills they can use in everyday life?
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- Intro ↗
- From Firefighting to Plumbing, Finding a Career, and Learning the Trade ↗
- Apprenticeships, the Union, Career Opportunities, and Building a Life Through Plumbing ↗
- Learning the Trades, Gaining Experience, and Becoming Self-Sufficient ↗
- The Business of Plumbing, Pricing, Licensing, and Helping People ↗
- Starting Johns Development, Teaching Kids, and Introducing the Trades Early ↗
- Education, Skilled Trades, Teaching the Next Generation, and Expanding the Mission ↗
- Building the Program, Finding Resources, Grants, and Using AI ↗
- Nonprofit Development, Community Support, and Creating Sustainable Opportunities ↗
- Teaching Adults, Educating Homeowners, and Building Practical Life Skills ↗
- Growing Johns Development, Expanding the Program, and the Future of the Mission ↗
- Success, Purpose, Impact, and Inspiring the Next Generation ↗
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