Our Research
Research represents an important part of NCCER’s mission to provide rigorous and relevant workforce development solutions. Through our research focus on topics relevant to construction workforce development, we’ve developed the video content and supporting material below.
NCCER’s research explores the value of craft training for the construction industry and the measurable return on investment for contractors.
To support women in the construction industry, NCCER’s research seeks to understand the challenges they face and uncover the opportunities that exist to better attract, retain, and advance tradeswomen.
Based on a survey of NCCER-accredited organizations, this report offers a snapshot of what training tools and materials provide the most value and how they can support a high-quality, nationally recognized system for craft training and career development.
NCCER’s Construction Craft Salary Survey is released every two years to document average wages for various craft professions and reveal larger salary trends that impact the industry.
- Career Pathways Earnings Data Comparison: Comparing the short and long-term earning potential of the construction career path with the four-year college degree career path.
- Restoring the Dignity of Work: Analyzes key workforce topics in the U.S. and highlights where policy reforms are needed.
- Fact Sheets: Quick snapshots of data about various contruction topics.
ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework
The ACTE Quality CTE Program of Study Framework guides institutions in their quest for new innovative resources and delivery tools while ensuring they maintain a high quality CTE program that serves the individual, industry, and the community.
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