Meet Brandon Moore Part 2: Construction vs. College
Brandon Moore, a welder for Jacobs from Webster, Texas, won the gold medal in structural welding at the 2015 National Craft Championships. As both a college graduate and skilled welder, Brandon shares his thoughts on the country’s perspective of the construction industry and offers advice to others considering the career path he chose in the […]
Meet Mike Bradley: Choosing a Career in Construction
During the 2015 National Craft Championships (NCC) Team Competition, Mike Bradley took home the gold medal with the rest of Team Iowa. In the first of a two-part blog post, Bradley tells his story of choosing a career in construction and offers advice to students considering a career in construction. Bradley currently works for Iowa […]
Meet Brandon Moore—Part 1: Finding an Answer in Welding
Brandon Moore, a welder for Jacobs, Webster, Texas, won the gold medal in structural welding at the 2015 National Craft Championships (NCC)—but his story didn’t start there. In the first of a two-part series written by Brandon, hear his story about choosing a career in construction, his experience as a craft trainee and what winning the gold medal at the […]
[Video] Relive the National Craft Championship Experience
During the National Craft Championships March 3-6, we got to see some of the top craft trainees and apprentices in the country compete in their craft and show off their skills, hard work, and passion for their career. The excitement of the event radiates throughout convention center when you walk onto the exhibit hall floor […]
Meet Holley Thomas: Gold Medal Winner, Mentor and Craft Professional of the Year
I had the opportunity to attend the National Craft Championships for Associated Builders and Contractors in Ft Lauderdale last week. There were close to 200 craft competitors in addition to a competition for Craft Instructor of the Year and Craft Professional of the Year. But the highlight of my week was watching the Craft Professional […]
Celebrating Women in Construction
Here at Workforce Under Construction, we are always proud to promote the many contributions made by women to the construction industry and are excited to join the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), and the entire industry to celebrate Women in Construction Week May 1-7. While we never miss an opportunity to highlight the fantastic career opportunities in the construction industry, […]
Why Millennials Should Consider a Career in the Trades
In NPR’s new series focused on millennials in America, one article highlights why millennials should be considering a career in the trades. In the article they address the perks of a career in construction which are apparent to those already in the industry, but not necessarily understood by many people outside of it, including the […]
Construction Employees are the Happiest Around
When a news story features the construction industry, it is often accompanied by images of serious men and women in hard hats and tool belts, surrounded by chaos, showcasing the gritty elements of the jobsite. But according to a new study, the best tool in a construction craft professional’s toolbox might just be their smile. New research published by […]
Louisiana Course Choice Wins Praise for ABC Training Partnership
As we often preach around these parts, traditional classroom learning isn’t for everyone. Many students who fall behind as they sit through the standard college-prep curriculum, excel when they’re put in a hands-on learning environment focused on career ready skills training. This is certainly the case for one student in Louisiana who, thanks to the […]
Merit Shop Training Center Adds Three New Apprenticeship Programs
The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC) has added three new statewide apprenticeship programs to its offerings: laborers, residential electricians and low energy electricians. CITC’s laborers program is the first open shop laborers program in the State and the tenth craft recognized by the State for CITC. The residential electrical program and low […]
