CTE Hearing Highlights Industry Participation Needs
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives Education and the Workforce Committee held a hearing to investigate proposals for improving career and technical education (CTE) funding programs through the Carl D. Perkins Act re-authorization. In his opening remarks, Chairman John Kline (R-Minn.) mentioned the sub-committee testimony of Al Bargas, president of the ABC Pelican Chapter in […]
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 […]
K-5 and Middle School Students on Careers in Construction
During Build Your Future’s (BYF) Careers in Construction Month, BYF, CARBO Ceramics, Robins & Morton and the Jenkins County School System in Georgia joined forces to plan various construction-related activities throughout the month to engage students in elementary school, middle school and high school. Those activities included an art contest for students in kindergarten through 5th grade […]
Maryland’s Unique Industry-Led Approach to Filling the Craft Worker Pipeline
To improve its construction workforce pipeline, Maryland should focus on three areas: Generate career interest among young talent by changing the image of construction Align education with new technologies and skill sets and create stronger pathways from high school through university levels Increase the supply of 4-year Construction Management graduates produced in Maryland These findings […]
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 […]
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 […]
ABC of Iowa Opens New Construction Education Center
After 13 years in the making, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa Aug. 21 celebrated the launch of their new 24,400-square-foot Iowa Construction Education Center during an open house and member appreciation event that included tours, speeches and a flag dedication ceremony for the nearly 170 attendees. Greg Hoberock, 2013 ABC National Chairman and […]
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 […]
