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The Builders' Table
The construction industry builds communities, rebuilds following catastrophes, and supports our nation's growth. To ensure we have the workforce needed, The Builders' Table podcast engages, empowers, and educates listeners to inspire the next generation of craft professionals. The Builders' Table is a production of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and is hosted by Jennifer Wilkerson, NCCER’s Vice President of Innovation and Advancement.
The Builders' Table
The Builders' Table Ep. 144: Katie Brown
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Across the U.S., millions of skilled workers are held back—not by ability, but by language barriers.
In this episode of The Builders’ Table, Katie Brown, Founder and Chief Education Officer of EnGen, discusses how workforce-aligned English instruction is helping workers facing English language barriers strengthen their communication skills and thrive—especially in high-demand industries like construction. Through personalized, industry-specific training, EnGen helps learners build the tools needed to grow, advance and perform with confidence on the job.
Katie also shares how partnerships with employers, educators and organizations are creating new pathways for career growth and helping unlock talent that’s often hidden in plain sight.
Listen now to discover how English upskilling is strengthening the workforce and expanding opportunity.