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Teacher Builds Career Beyond Blueprints | Texas News
A construction teacher turned site-savvy explorer: Dylan Pepper spent his summer break not in a classroom, but on a real construction site, uncovering the business side of building—budgets, paperwork, and career ladders. Part of a Texas-funded program sending CTE teachers into local industries, Pepper’s hands-on externship revealed that trades aren’t just about muscle; they’re about math, strategy, and growth. Back in class, he’s flipping his model home project to teach students real-world skills—proving that construction careers offer more than just entry-level gigs, but pathways to…
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