Apprenticeship Programs Can’t Do It Alone
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, November 14-20, The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) congratulates all apprentices currently training in the United States to become construction...
The 6 Best U.S. Cities for Construction Industry Jobs
2022 is a great time to be searching for a job in the construction industry. Demand for new projects remains high, along with openings for new positions, whether you...
4 Keys to Communicating with Contractors
There’s no doubt the right contractors can be the key to any successful property development. Their skills and expert knowledge are essential components to making certain a project comes...
Helping Others Obtain Destiny | My NCCER Story: Project H.O.O.D.
Project H.O.O.D., a nonprofit on the south side of Chicago, is using construction training to help provide opportunities to young people in their community.
Bottom Line Benefits of Ongoing Skill Training
Ongoing skill training improves employee's experience, morale and safety.
NCCER Program Expansion Impacts Thousands Nationwide in 2024
ALACHUA, Fla. – The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — expanded programs in 2024 to further its commitment to changing lives...
NCCER Partners with Simformotion™ LLC to Offer First-Ever Cat® Simulators Training Credential
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), the gold standard in construction craft training and credentials, has partnered with Simformotion™, the licensee for Cat® Simulators for Caterpillar...
Report: 92 Percent of Construction Firms Struggling to Hire Workers
The construction industry continues to face a skilled workforce shortage, with 92 percent of companies reporting difficulty in hiring for open positions, according to the 2025 Workforce Survey published...
Why New Construction Foremen Struggle and How to Set Them Up for Success
Summary: If you have a first-time construction foreman that is struggling, the root issue is likely a quick promotion process with inadequate preparation. Research shows most foremen are elevated...
ISC and CraftPro: How ISC Is Upskilling Its Workforce at Scale [NCCER Case Study]
ISC Constructors turned jobsite time that otherwise would have been unproductive into efficient training opportunities using NCCER’s CraftPro tool. Download Case Study In the construction industry, time is at...