NCCER Recognizes Carpentry and Masonry Students at SkillsUSA
Public Workforce System Rulemaking Addressed in Comments
School Construction Brings Students Closer to Careers
Continuing Your Education with ABC Craft Training
5 Reasons To Choose a Career in Construction
Helping Students on Their Quest for a Career
Greater Michigan Construction Academy Receives The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Grant
Construction Training & CTE Support from NASCAR’s David Starr
Meet Mike Bradley Part 2: Competing on a National Level
Meet Brandon Moore Part 2: Construction vs. College
Meet Mike Bradley: Choosing a Career in Construction
Meet Brandon Moore—Part 1: Finding an Answer in Welding
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, […]
A recent article on the Florida construction economy highlights the concerns that local industry leaders have about the availability of skilled craft professionals. Not only are Florida contractors feeling the ripple effect from the petrochemical construction markets in other states, surging growth in local markets is expected to create additional demands for skilled craft labor. ABC […]
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 […]
This year’s National Craft Championships is bringing more than 180 craft apprentices and trainees from across the country to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., for a two-day fight to be named the top winner in one of 15 different competitions. Some of the best-of-the-best in the industry will be going after the gold, silver, and bronze medals […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Across the country, construction apprentices and trainees are showcasing their skills and competing at Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) chapter craft competitions. Chapters including the ABC San Diego Chapter, the ABC Pelican Chapter and the ABC Metro Washington Chapter recently held their events and are now preparing their winners to head to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., […]
In the last few months, high school students in Texas and Louisiana have spoken with construction industry professionals, employers and associations to learn about the options available with a career in construction. All of these events took place with the help of NCCER’s Build Your Future (BYF) initiative. By working with BYF to offer local […]
As a response to Harvard’s 2011 Pathways to Prosperity report, national leaders from the construction industry joined forces with educators this week during the Construction Career Pathways Conference. Hosted by NCCER in conjunction with the Association for Career and Technical Education VISION2014 conference, the program highlighted examples of some of the highest performing career pathways in the […]
