💥 Why Aren’t More of Us Climbing Rooftops Into a $76 Billion Industry?
- Cynthia Nevels

- Nov 11
- 1 min read
By Cynthia Nevels, Founder of Start.Pivot.Grow. and CEO of Integrality

Everyone’s talking about AI… but not enough people are talking about asphalt shingles, solar-ready roofs, and six-figure independence.
Here’s the truth:
Starting a small business as a roofing contractor could be one of the smartest pivots you’ll ever make — if you play your cards right.
Across the U.S., community colleges are offering FREE workforce development certificate programs in roofing and construction management.But while classrooms for AI and tech are filling up, these training seats — the ones that lead directly to real money, ownership, and freedom — are still open.
And I can’t help but ask: Why?
This is real money. Real skills. Real independence. It’s the kind of work that literally puts a roof over someone’s head — a hundred times over.

Our firm, Integrality, recently won a contract to deliver workforce training courses with Dallas College and Owens Corning, two major players committed to building the next generation of skilled entrepreneurs.
After reviewing the data and running the numbers…Let’s just say I caught myself thinking:
“Maybe I should be climbing rooftops, too.”
Would you?
👉 Read the latest LinkedIn article for the stats, the opportunities, and how this industry could be your next big move — whether you’re in career transition, recently laid off, or a small business owner ready to diversify your portfolio.
#WorkforceDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #RoofingIndustry #CommunityColleges #DallasCollege #OwensCorning #CareerPivot #WomenInTrades




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