Owner of Custom Steel Structures, Kelvin, can build any steel structure you want. He employs only local engineers for all his projects and has helped train our job seekers in the construction industry for the past four years.
Kelvin is a great employer for STEPS. He understands first hand what it’s like to have a disability and want to be part of the workforce. Kelvin has around seven employees at any given time depending on the size of jobs he’s working on.
In the photo above you can see Kelvin (right) with our latest job seekers Benjamin (left) and Anthony (middle).
19-year-old Benjamin tried several different careers but his barriers to work have made finding the right fit difficult. However, he’s taken to working with Kelvin like a duck to water, stating this is the first time he really feels like he knows what to do. He appreciates that Kelvin takes the time to explain how everything works and why things need to be done a certain way, saying he wished he’d started on this path two years ago.
Working for Custom Steel Structures is Anthony’s first paid job. The 22-year-old likes to work with his hands and prefers to be outdoors so he was the perfect fit when Kelvin was looking for a trade assistant.
“I admire that Anthony will always ask questions and listens carefully,” says Kelvin. “He’s keen and has proven to be one of the most dedicated workers I’ve had – he’s even beginning to second guess me on site, which makes the job that much easier.”
