Success Stories

Build Up Kansas

Success Stories

Build Up Kansas

A dynamic storytelling platform showcasing real-life success stories from students, apprentices, and professionals who found rewarding careers in construction through Build Up Kansas.

Build Up Kansas is a statewide workforce development initiative focused on connecting young people and career changers with training programs and job opportunities in the construction industry. With support from schools, trade programs, and employers, Build Up Kansas helps bridge the gap between education and real-world employment.

The Success Stories section was created to highlight the personal journeys of individuals who’ve successfully entered the skilled trades through Build Up Kansas programs. The goal was to inspire students and job seekers by showing what’s possible—while also helping employers and educators understand the real impact of career-building programs.

Real Voices, Real Impact
Each story features authentic interviews or video content from individuals who’ve advanced through high school programs, technical schools, or apprenticeships into rewarding careers.
Encourages Student Participation
By showcasing relatable stories and diverse backgrounds, the platform helps students envision themselves succeeding in a trade-related path.
Supports Recruitment and Outreach
These stories serve as powerful tools for career fairs, school visits, and promotional efforts, helping to shift perceptions around construction careers.
Multimedia Storytelling
The page integrates video interviews, written summaries, and visual highlights to keep users engaged and make each journey easy to follow.
Continuously Expandable Format
The structure is built to scale, allowing for new stories to be added regularly as Build Up Kansas expands its reach.