Webinars

A new approach to upskilling, multiskilling and workforce flexibility.

A great deal of time is spent on recruiting and training the next generation of craft professionals; but much less time is spent on upskilling and multiskilling the incumbent construction workforce. Imagine if you could increase productivity by 30% on your project sites with the people you already have on those sites.

The question becomes how to train your craft professionals when your schedule and resources don’t allow for offsite or classroom training. Progressive contractors have already been doing this for years and now there is research that documents the results of multiskilling along with flexible training options that support it.

In this webinar, we’ll discuss:

• The reality of today’s projects and why they require more workforce flexibility
• Multiskilling in regards to productivity, flexibility and worker satisfaction
  • Multiskilling is not the alternative to having journey-level people on your project sites. It is quite the opposite.
  • Multiskilling provides greater career opportunities for craft professionals
• The demand for relevant and timely training due to the tight schedules and size of current construction projects
  • Well-rounded workforce development programs focus on more than one type of training. It should not be a choice between apprenticeship, skills training, upskilling or multiskilling, it should be all of the above
  • With all of the research available on different learning styles, flexible training options are essential to ensuring all employees have the opportunity to learn and increase their skills
• Preparing for the future craft workforce

Speakers:

• Jennifer Wilkerson – Vice President of Innovation & Advancement, NCCER
• Josue Ponce – Director of Craft Training & Development, Sundt Construction
• Brian Lines, Ph.D., P.E., FMP – Professor, Engineering, University of Kansas

Join NCCER and Pearson for a product update webinar highlighting recent title releases and product enhancements.

This session is designed for instructors, program directors, and curriculum coordinators who want a first look at what’s new and a preview of what’s coming, so programs can plan ahead for adoption, training, and implementation.

Attendees will learn:

• An overview of recently released and updated NCCER and Pearson titles and digital resources
• Key enhancements to existing curriculum, assessments, and instructor support materials
• What’s on the roadmap for upcoming editions and new title development
• Practical guidance for planning adoption and transition timelines at your institution

Whether you’re currently teaching with NCCER and Pearson craft training materials or considering them for your program, you’ll leave with a clear picture of what’s new, what’s next, and how to prepare.

Understanding jobsite safety expectations and exploring the pathway from NCCER training to BCSP safety credentials and careers.

By the end of the webinar, attendees will:

• Understand current safety expectations on construction projects

• Learn what employers expect new entrants to know about safety

• Gain awareness of careers in construction safety

• Understand how NCCER training supports safety competency development

• Learn how NCCER credentials align with BCSP’s STSC and CHST certifications

• Be equipped to guide students and employees toward safety-focused career opportunities

What the industry expects → Why safety careers matter → How NCCER prepares people → How BCSP validates that expertise.