Career Pathways
The Value of Construction Credentials [Infographic]
Credentials give the construction industry a standardized way to track someone’s training progress, craft knowledge and hands-on proficiency. These credentials are useful tools for employers,...
Survey: Construction Craft Professions Continue to Offer Strong Salaries
Careers in the skilled crafts continue to offer high earning potential, according to a new survey by the National Center for Construction Education...
NCCER in the News: Youth Today - We taught students to love hands-on learning. Let’s help them continue to embrace it once they leave the classroom.
NCCER Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships Melissa Perkins recently wrote an op-ed for Youth Today. In the piece, Perkins highlights how the recent...
NCCER in the News: BIC Magazine - Building careers, changing lives: Boyd Worsham’s mission at NCCER
NCCER President and CEO Boyd Worsham was recently featured article by BIC Magazine. The story highlights Worsham’s career in construction that has spanned...
NCCER Award Certifications to SkillsUSA Competitors, Recognizing Top Talent in Skilled Trades
LEESBURG, Va. – January 06, 2026 – SkillsUSA, the #1 workforce development organization for students, proudly announces its successful partnership with National Center...
NCCER in the News: Construction Dive - In recruiting, construction needs to pitch being a leader, not a laborer
NCCER President and CEO Boyd Worsham recently wrote an op-ed for Construction Dive. In the piece, Worsham writes that the industry should emphasize...
More Than Work: Kasey Wade and Craft Professionals Build a Legacy That Lasts
When Kasey Wade left the military, he wasn’t sure what was next. It was a sudden end to a life he had dedicated...
How Apprenticeships Empower Adult Learners and Bridge the Construction Workforce Gap
With half a million new workers needed in 2025 to meet construction industry demands and 94 percent of contractors struggling to fill open...
From Woodshop to High-Rises: Katherine Ngo Builds Her Own Path in Carpentry
Katherine Ngo expected to head straight to college after high school, even though she was uneasy about it. But when she took a...
From Straight A’s to Skilled Trades: Jacob Brooks Finds Success on His Own Terms
From the beginning, Jacob Brooks was destined for success. In high school, he earned straight As and piled up academic scholarships. Everyone around...
Building Belief: How Heather Brown Found Her Voice—and Helped Others Find Theirs
When Heather Brown stepped into the construction industry, she wasn’t thinking about breaking barriers or defying expectations. She just wanted to be a...
Building a Second Chance Through Construction Education
Anthony Hernandez stood behind the podium and looked out at the crowd in front of him. He was the keynote speaker at the...