In this episode of Trade Talk, hosts Sarah White and Lindsay Lord sit down with Cyndie Williams, Executive Director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust, an organization representing more than 40,000 carpenters and contractors across the Eastern Atlantic States.

Cyndie started her career with tools in hand and worked her way up to become the first woman to lead the Trust. She’s now a powerful advocate for workforce development, union collaboration, and building cultures where everyone can succeed.

Together, they dive into:

• What the Carpenter Contractor Trust does and how it bridges the gap between unions, contractors, and training
• Cyndie’s journey from the job site to the boardroom
• The importance of exposing young people to the trades early
• Why construction remains one of the most secure and rewarding career paths in an era of AI and automation
• How companies can foster cultures of empowerment and inclusion