11-PSP-Building the Skilled Workforce: Kevin Brackmeyer on Training the Permian’s Future

In this episode of the Permian Strategic Partnership Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Brackmeyer, Chief Executive Officer of Skillpoint Alliance, to discuss the transformative impact of rapid, no-cost trade training across the Permian Basin.

Kevin shares Skillpoint’s mission to bridge the workforce gap by providing hands-on training in high-demand trades like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, empowering individuals with career-ready skills in just a matter of weeks.

From partnering with local industries to supporting economic mobility in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, this conversation dives into how workforce development is fueling opportunity, growth, and sustainability in the region.

What You'll Learn:

How Skillpoint Alliance trains the Permian’s future workforce

The power of short-term, skills-based education

Why collaboration with local partners is key to long-term success

Real stories of lives changed through opportunity and access

How PSP is helping change lives

 

About Our Guest: Kevin Brackmeyer is the CEO of Skillpoint Alliance, a nonprofit workforce development organization that delivers accelerated training programs to help individuals launch careers in the skilled trades. With a background in education and leadership, Kevin brings a mission-driven focus to solving regional workforce challenges.

Learn more: Skillpoint Alliance Website-https://skillpointalliance.org/

Permian Strategic Partnership-https://permianpartnership.org/

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