Vision Now Building Careers in the Skilled Trades
In this episode of Listen Lakeland, host Trinity Laurino welcomes Sara Taylor of GMF Steel Group for a conversation about workforce development, skilled trades, and career opportunities in Lakeland. Sara shares how GMF is helping young people and job seekers explore pathways in construction, welding, and ironworking while building a strong workplace culture rooted in community, mentorship, and long-term growth.
Related Vision Focus Area and Goals:
- Jobs for a Vibrant Economy
Goal - Jobs
Lakeland will have job growth, with higher wage jobs and careers for citizens of all ages, skill levels, and abilities. - Lifelong Education
Goals - Programs and Curriculum
Lakeland will support quality curriculum, teaching, mentoring and hands-on experiences to prepare students to succeed in college, in vocations, the workforce, and in life. - Career Development
Our educational community will offer life-long training opportunities for an ever-changing job market.
What We Do
Lakeland Vision collaborates with a broad range of community stakeholders to implement a comprehensive action plan shaped by the community’s own vision of its future.
