Former general contractor writes book to encourage kids to consider construction careers

For several years, Kathy Guyitt had an idea for a children’s book brewing in her mind while working as a general contractor and remodeler in Southwest Florida.

The now-retired 63-year-old wanted to find a way to encourage kids to consider careers in the construction and trades industries, so she began drafting a story. She feels that too many children are pushed into attending college after high school and that too few young people are becoming carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other skilled laborers.