A local teacher is gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry through a summer externship. Dylan Pepper, a construction teacher at Birdville High School, is working with the Post L Group to learn more about the field. He is studying various aspects of construction, including budgets and communication.

Pepper's experience is part of a workforce externship, where he is learning about the industry beyond the hands-on skills he already teaches. His focus has been on financial tracking and other surrounding aspects of construction. Further details about the externship and Pepper's experience are available from the Fort Worth Report.