National Craft Championships

A Week of Workforce Development

0 March 3, 2014  Construction Training

Workforce development shouldn’t stop for those people who already are a part of the construction industry. That’s why Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is offering its week-long Workforce Development Conference, April 29-May 2 in Birmingham, Ala. This conference combines popular and forward-thinking educational sessions, an interactive exhibit hall, networking events, and the National Craft Championships […]

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Be a Part of the 2014 National Craft Championships

0 November 1, 2013  Careers in Construction, Construction Training, featured, On The Job

With the looming workforce shortage, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) believes the future of the industry relies on the ability to attract and retain top talent with skills to fill the needs of the companies who are building America. Through the annual National Craft Championships (NCC), ABC hopes to promote life-long learning and to recognize […]

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Celebrating National Tradesmen Day

0 September 20, 2013  Careers in Construction, On The Job

Celebrating National Tradesmen Day It’s National Tradesmen Day and we want to celebrate all of the men and women who go to work every day to build our communities.  In honor of these craft workers, take a look into how one pipefitter began his career in the trades and why he’s committed to his future […]

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Workforce Development Conference Request for Presentations

0 August 23, 2013  Careers in Construction, On The Job

Share your wisdom, knowledge and experience in workforce development and training by presenting at the 2014 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Workforce Development Conference in Birmingham, Ala., on April 29 – May 2.  ABC is calling on experts in construction craft training, workforce development, Career and Technical Education, training partnerships and public policy to share […]

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Video: Builder Nation Launched at ABC’s National Craft Championships

0 August 15, 2013  Careers in Construction, featured

With the looming skilled workforce shortage, it’s more important than ever to be creative in reaching and engaging young people about the value of careers in construction. With that in mind, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Trimmer Construction Education Foundation deployed new techniques during the National Craft Championships competition as part of its Builder Nation […]

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Video: 2013 National Craft Championships

0 July 31, 2013  Careers in Construction

In early May 2013, a field of 137 craft trainees competed for top honors in 13 crafts at Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2013 National Craft Championships. Competitors first took an intense, two-hour written exam and then competed in a hands-on practical performance tests in their respective craft including carpentry, electrical-industrial, electrical-residential, fire sprinkler, HVAC, […]

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