What happens when a family legacy of craftsmanship, service, and leadership spans three generations?
In this episode of Apprenticeships WORK!, host Dr. Kimberly A. Moore sits down with Austin Keyser, a third-generation IBEW member, International Vice President for the 4th District, and Board Member of the Clean Technology Training Trust, to discuss his remarkable journey from working in electrical construction to helping lead one of the nation's most respected labor organizations.
Austin shares how growing up in an IBEW family shaped his values, the lessons he learned working in the construction industry, and why apprenticeship continues to be the foundation for developing highly skilled professionals and future leaders.
In this episode, you'll discover:
⚡ What it means to carry on a three-generation IBEW legacy
⚡ How construction shaped Austin's leadership philosophy
⚡ Why apprenticeship is more than workforce training—it's a pathway to leadership and economic mobility
⚡ The workforce opportunities and challenges facing today's electrical industry
⚡ Why collaboration between labor, industry, education, and workforce partners has never been more important
⚡ What continues to inspire Austin to create opportunities that change lives
Austin's story demonstrates that apprenticeship builds much more than technical skills—it builds confidence, character, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to serving others.
Whether you're an apprentice, contractor, employer, educator, workforce professional, or industry leader, this conversation offers valuable insight into how apprenticeship continues to strengthen America's workforce and communities.
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What is Apprenticeships WORK!?
Hosted by Dr. Kimberly A. Moore, Apprenticeships WORK! is a national podcast powered by the Clean Technology Training Trust (CTTT) and focused on registered apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and work-based learning strategies that deliver real workforce impact. Through conversations with employers, labor leaders, educators, policymakers, and innovators, the podcast explores scalable and replicable models aligned to industry demand. Episodes examine clean transportation, electrification, advanced manufacturing, and skilled trades pathways while unpacking employer ROI, labor-management partnerships, and national workforce systems. Apprenticeships WORK! connects strategy to execution—showcasing what’s working now and how communities can replicate success.