MPCC Ogallala’s Building Skills and Hope: Ready to Work Homes for Heroes

In this episode, we dive into an inspiring hands-on program at Midplains Community College in Ogallala that’s teaching high school students valuable trade skills while giving back to local veterans. Mary Pierce, Campus Administrator, and Jake Soper, the program’s instructor, share how the Ready to Work Homes for Heroes class allows students to gain real-world construction experience by building tiny homes for unhoused veterans. From safety training and tool use to plumbing, electrical work, and job-ready skills like resume writing, this program equips students for the workforce while making a lasting impact on the community. Tune in to hear how these students are not just learning trades—they’re building homes, opportunity, and hope, one project at a time.