Seattle organization seeking solutions to youth gun violence turns to the construction trades Pastor Lawrence Willis is leading an effort to get more teens and young people into the construction trades, by enrolling them in pre-apprenticeship programs. Author: Ted Land Updated: 9:24 PM PDT July 23, 2021 SEATTLE — Rising gun violence is adding urgency to community groups working to stop shootings. Pastor Lawrence Willis is leading an effort to get more teens and young people into the construction trades, by enrolling them in pre-apprenticeship programs in the ...