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Postel Group and Building Pathways highlight bond-era job pathways, internships for Crowley students
Summary
Postel Group described Building Pathways, a workforce initiative tied to Crowley ISD bond projects, saying bond funds support construction work and on-ramps for students and adults, including paid internships and summer cohorts.
Jeff Postel, founder and CEO of Postel Group Construction, told the board that voter-approved bond projects exceeding $1 billion are creating opportunities to connect local residents and students to careers in construction through the Building Pathways nonprofit. "We are one of your construction managers at risk here in Crowley ISD," Postel said, describing paid internships, CTE practicums and summer cohorts that have led to job placements.
Postel and program participants described how the program places students on job sites, offers practicum experiences, and ties bond spending to workforce development. Board members praised the effort and asked about student recruitment; Postel said students apply via the program website and through outreach at schools and community events. Trustees noted the program's potential to create a local pipeline from district investment to local employment.
