Join us in this inspiring episode as we chat with Ben, a former military professional turned boiler operation manager. Hear how his journey from serving his country to mastering plant operations led him to discover a newfound passion and purpose.

Learn why Ben now refers to his job as the 'heartbeat of the plant' and get inspired by his story of resilience, growth, and career transformation.

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YouTube Timecodes:
1:38 Ben's background
3:27 His decision to go to college

4:20 The jump to the skilled trades and how that affected him
5:27 Reasons for making the jump to the skilled trades
6:12 What he finds fulfilling about his current role
9:08 Challenges of the skilled trades
11:54 How his skills have evolved
14:19 How Ben feels about his career path
15:19 How do you get passionate about the trades?
16:44 How his job has benefited his personal life
18:58 Advice to someone interested in joining the trades
20:23 Continuing education
21:52 Where to start your journey
23:58 Ben's quality of life in the trades
24:35 Why should someone be a boiler operator?

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