Construction Industry Reaching Students Through Public Television
Students in Cleveland schools are getting the opportunity to learn about careers in construction through a partnership between the ABC Northern Ohio Chapter and WVIZ, the Cleveland affiliate for PBS. As part of their web-based “Careers Exploration Series,” a PBS moderator engaged a panel of industry experts to talk to high school students to highlight the […]
NGA Summits Address Workforce and Training
When Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) was sworn in as the National Governor’s Association Chairman, she announced a year-long effort to improve workforce development partnerships at the state level and elevate the importance of post-secondary credentials. As part of this initiative, Gov. Fallin has invited other governors to participate in regional summits to discuss workforce […]
Career and Technical Diploma Enacted in Florida
A new law was signed in by Florida Governor Rick Scott to create two diplomas tracks for students interested in either a four-year college or a career and technical pathways. By signing Senate Bill 1076, Governor Scott has empowered students on a career-focused pathway to achieve the skills necessary to compete for jobs in high-demand […]
Workforce Training Gets Another Boost in Wisconsin
Skilled training will get a significant boost in Wisconsin if leaders are able to pass their proposed agenda for the fall legislative session. In a major announcement last week from Gov. Scott Walker (R), Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) and Senate Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R), eight bills were introduced that will invest $8.5 million in […]
Registered Apprenticeship Hit By The Shutdown
Construction apprenticeship students, sponsor organizations and employers of apprentices will face delays, compliance roadblocks and increased risk of wage and hour violations as a result of yesterday’s federal government shutdown. In a Training and Employment Notice issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) on September 30th, the Acting Assistant Secretary Eric Seleznow laid out the […]
Construction User Group Focuses on Skills Gap
Workforce shortages are weighing heavily on the minds of construction owners as they prepare for rapid expansions in infrastructure, petrochemical and energy projects in many parts of the country. To address these issues, the Construction User’s Roundtable held a Skilled Workforce Summit last week in conjunction with their Fall Meeting in Naples, Florida. One […]
Training Tuesday Link Roundup
Visit us every Tuesday to jump start your week with skills training news from around the web. 1. Thank These Workers – Miami Herald 2. Local schools addressing the skills gap with hands-on programs – The Widsor Star 3. The Truth About Career And Technical Education – TeachThought.com 4. Vincennes University Offers Program to Teens to Jump-Start College Career […]
Construction Craft Professionals: A Labor Day Tribute
While Labor Day typically signals the end of summer, it’s also an opportunity to pause and celebrate the American worker. One segment of the country’s workforce often is overlooked—construction craft professionals. Labor Day is often associated with labor unions, but it actually is a day to honor all workers, regardless of labor affiliation. The U.S. […]
Construction Regulators Focusing on Skills Gap
The construction industry skills gap is getting the attention of industry regulators. The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies is currently holding their national conference in Idaho and convened a panel to align themselves with other industry stakeholders on growing the skilled workforce. In a panel moderated by Michael McDuff, the Executive Director of […]
Training Tuesday Link Roundup
Visit us every Tuesday to jump start your week with skills training news from around the web. 1. Guest commentary: Big steps forward for state workforce – Green Bay Press Gazette 2. The job skills gap starts in high school – CNBC 3. State legislation leads to boom in technical education – Topeka Capital-Journal 4. […]
