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 outcomes. With the growing need for...
NCCER Celebrates Construction Education Programs and Products in 2024
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released several new or updated educational products in 2024, serving its ongoing mission to provide workforce development solutions for the...
How Construction Industries Assist Individuals in Need
The construction industry is and will continue to assist individuals in need in various ways.
Most Construction Craft Professionals Like Their Jobs
Did you know that construction workers report higher levels of job satisfaction than all other industries combined?
NRCA: A National Roofing Apprenticeship Program
NRCA partnered with the National Center for Construction Education and Research to create a national roofing apprenticeship program, which was adopted by the Associated Builders and Contractors. Learn about...
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 to fill current and future vacancies...
3 Tips to Help You Pass the Electrical Journeyman Exam
After spending a few years as an apprentice electrician learning the electrical craft, picking up new skills and gaining valuable experience on the job, you’re finally ready to take...
An Electric Career — Sparking Interest for Women in Construction
Life in Wyoming can be tough, gritty and challenging. The terrain is rugged, and the weather at times unforgiving. It’s known as the “Cowboy State” for its cowboy culture...
Top 5 Communication Tactics to Help Field Leaders Adapt Efficiently
This article was originally posted on behalf of NCCER by the Foundation of the American Subcontractors Association. It’s a story all subcontractors and specialty trades contractors are all-too-familiar with:...
How to Advance from a Craft Professional to a Construction Foreman
If you’re working as a construction craft professional, you may be wondering what the next step in your career could be. There are many opportunities for advancement in the...