Meet Holley Thomas: Gold Medal Winner, Mentor and Craft Professional of the Year
I had the opportunity to attend the National Craft Championships for Associated Builders and Contractors in Ft Lauderdale last week. There were close to 200 craft competitors in addition to a competition for Craft Instructor of the Year and Craft Professional of the Year. But the highlight of my week was watching the Craft Professional […]
Celebrating Women in Construction
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, […]
Solving the Construction Skills Gap – ABC of Wisconsin Apprenticeship
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 […]
Training Tuesday Link Roundup
Visit us every Tuesday to jump start your week with skills training news from around the web. 1. Mike Rowe: Why “Work Smart, Not Hard” is the Worst Advice in the World – Popular Mechanics 2. College Graduate Supply and Demand – Huff Post College 3. Why Jobs Go Unfilled Even in Times of […]
Training Tuesday Link Roundup
Visit us every Tuesday to jump start your week with skills training news from around the web. 1. Community College Training Students for Welding Careers – The Courier (AK) 2. Construction Skills Camp for Young Women – The Cornerstone Magazine 3. The Case for Skills-Based Hiring – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 4. ABC […]
