A longtime construction industry professional and business owner, the author transitioned to career and technical education (CTE) in 2014. Since becoming a construction trades instructor at Woodruff Career and Technical Center in Peoria, Illinois, he has been central to Peoria's CTE renaissance. Currently, he teaches renewable energy and construction-focused work-based learning. In this article, the author describes becoming a CTE instructor, growing the program through collaboration and relationship building, and some exciting opportunities ahead.