In Episode 72, we explore what happens when community, industry, and education come together to build something real? On this episode of Innovation Unplugged, host Houston Blackwood sits down with Joe Johnson of Wallace Community College to talk about the Residential Construction Academy—a program that’s not just building houses, but building futures.From the origins of the academy to powerful stories of industry partnerships and student success, you’ll hear how employers like Cox Pools and Century 21 are helping transform classrooms into career pathways. Plus, Joe shares what’s next—including new trades on the horizon and how you can get involved.If you care about the future of workforce development—or just love a good story about students turning skills into opportunity—this episode is for you.