Craft & Industry
NCCER In The News: Business.com – 9 Steps for Building a Successful Construction Business
Jennifer Wilkerson, VP of Innovation and Advancement at NCCER, was recently quoted in an article on Business.com about how to successfully build and...
Unraveling the Red Tape for Apprenticeship Opportunities
Apprenticeship programs offered by employers play a vital role in developing the construction workforce. They present paid opportunities for young people to learn...
Report: Construction Needs 439K New Workers
The United States construction industry and its contractors are facing several headwinds in 2025, not the least of which is the growing demand...
Construction Industry Trends for 2025
The construction industry enters 2025 with optimism about the economic outlook for the sector in the year ahead. However, ongoing struggles to fill...
The Essential Role of a Construction Foreman in Project Success
The foreman’s role is crucial to the success of any construction project. They are the frontline supervisors who communicate, motivate and organize, which...
Why Can It Be a Challenge to Hire Construction Superintendents?
Construction companies are having an increasingly difficult time hiring field leaders. In fact, 81% of companies report having trouble filling open superintendent positions....
3 Content Tips for a Construction Business to Enhance Employer Branding
How can a construction company ensure that it attracts top talent? One strategy is to build a strong employer brand. Employer branding is...
How the Skilled Trades Impact Energy and Sustainability Goals
Energizing the Workforce With growing demand for power worldwide, an aging electrical grid that requires substantial infrastructure upgrades, and green initiatives that call...
Future-Proof Your Talent with Training
In the exceedingly people-dependent construction industry, well-trained professionals are essential for success. Hiring skilled employees helps reduce rework and overspending and improves project...
Create and Implement Organizational Values in Construction
Recruiting and retaining a great team is a key component of success and has been particularly challenging for construction businesses in recent years....
Tips for Finding and Retaining Talent for Your Contracting Business
The need for skilled professionals in construction has become a pressing challenge for the industry. It is estimated that construction companies will need...
NCCER in the News: NPR - SkillsUSA Atlanta conference molds students for high-demand trade careers
NCCER President and CEO Boyd Worsham was featured on an NPR audio story about the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in...