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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.

The Return on Investment of Construction Training

NCCER’s research explores the value of craft training for the construction industry and the measurable return on investment for contractors.

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Women in Construction

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.

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Value of NCCER Resources

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.

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Construction Craft Salary Survey

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.

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Other Research
Additional Resources

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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Craft & Industry

Construction Industry Trends for 2025

01/21/2025 Blog
Career & Technical Education

4 Stats That Show the Exploding Demand for Career and Technical Education

02/18/2025 Blog
Research

Report: 92 Percent of Construction Firms Struggling to Hire Workers

09/09/2025 Press Release
Research

Report: Construction Needs 439K New Workers

02/03/2025 Article

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