Ash Jones, a dedicated teacher at Duncan Polytechnical High School, has helped to guide students towards successful careers in construction. His commitment to work-based learning has helped students like Diego Bravo and Gabriel Cedeno gain valuable skills and experience, leading to their employment with Nexgeneral Construction. The school’s emphasis on work-based learning is crucial in preparing the next generation of skilled workers. By fostering partnerships between education and industry, Duncan Polytechnical High School is playing a vital role in building up the next generation of skilled workers.
Why This Partnership Matters
The construction industry is facing a significant skilled labor shortage across California and the Central Valley. As experienced tradespeople retire, the industry needs a new generation of workers who are trained, motivated, and ready to build.
Duncan Polytechnical High School in Fresno is addressing that need directly. Through their work-based learning program, students don’t just study construction theory — they work on real projects alongside real professionals. That hands-on experience is invaluable, and it’s exactly the kind of foundation that leads to lasting careers in the trades.
For Nexgeneral, partnering with Duncan Poly isn’t just good community relations — it’s an investment in the future of our industry. Students like Diego Bravo and Gabriel Cedeno, who came through Ash Jones’ program and went on to work with Nexgeneral, represent what’s possible when education and industry work together.
Nexgeneral’s Commitment to the Central Valley
Nexgeneral Construction is proud to be a Fresno-based company that invests in this community — not just through the buildings we construct, but through the relationships we build with people at every stage of their careers. From hiring students straight out of Duncan Poly to partnering with local architects and subcontractors, we believe a strong construction industry starts with strong local roots. Contact us and meet our local team!
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