Congressman Seeks to Open Apprenticeships to Veterans
On Oct. 30, Rep. Kerry Bentivolio (R-Mich.) introduced a bill into the U.S. House of Representatives that would make it easier for veterans to take advantage of apprenticeship programs. The Veterans Entry to Apprenticeship Act (3384) would amend Title 38 to allow veterans to use their educational benefits for enrollment in pre-apprenticeship programs. “As an Army veteran […]
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 […]
Interactive Map of Merit Shop Training Centers
Want to find a merit shop training facility in your area? Check out this interactive map of Associated Builders and Contractors’ training centers nationwide.
Louisiana Students Choose Their Education Path
Louisiana has launched a pilot program, Course Choice, that allows students access to hundreds of in-person and online academic and career education courses often not available in traditional schools, ranging from college prep classes to welding and electrical training. More than 2,000 students already are enrolled in the program and the waitlist has grown to […]
Plumbing v. Harvard: Why Craft Training Beats College
Are you better off going to Harvard or joining a construction craft training or apprenticeship program and becoming a plumber? New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is betting on plumbers. According to a May article from MSN Money Bloomberg answered a question during his weekly radio address: “Compare a plumber to going to Harvard College; […]
