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 grow a construction firm.

Article Excerpt: 

According to Jennifer Wilkerson, VP of Innovation and Advancement at the construction education nonprofit NCCER, proper training — or a lack of it — affects “retention, loyalty, engagement, ability to attract new talent and company reputation.” Wilkerson also noted that with more Gen Zers (the “Toolbelt Generation”) entering the trades, contractors should expect to provide structured training pathways. “They want a clear career path with training that helps them get there.” 

If you’re starting from scratch, Wilkerson recommends first identifying what kind of training your team needs. They could need craft skills, field leadership or apprenticeship programs. Then you decide whether you’ll build training internally or seek help from outside trade education organizations or local community colleges.

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