News Brief: NCCER Provides Free Access to HammerMath® for High Schools
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has partnered with If I Had A Hammer, Inc. to offer free access to HammerMath® for NCCER-accredited high schools. HammerMath...
Workforce Challenges Impact the Solar Industry’s Bright Future
The United States is on the cusp of a solar energy transformation. Growth in the solar industry in the U.S. has skyrocketed over the past 10 years, and recent...
Create and Implement Organizational Values in Construction
Recruiting and retaining a great team is a key component of success and has been particularly challenging for construction businesses in recent years. One often overlooked strategy in attracting...
Higher Education in the Toolbelt Generation
The four-year college degree is widely considered to be a pathway to a sustainable economic future for young people. This very often holds true, but a four-year degree is...
Turning the Tables: NCCER Podcast Celebrates 100 Episodes of Impact
On October 7, The Builders’ Table podcast, hosted by NCCER Vice President of Innovation and Advancement Jennifer Wilkerson, reached a milestone by airing its 100th episode. In celebration of...
Industry Partners Invest in Common Cause
Bryce Gehlert is the building trades instructor at Belle High School in Belle, Missouri. He witnessed firsthand the excitement and motivation of his students sparked by an unexpected package....
Community Conscious: Waterloo’s Second Chance for Hawks and Homes
The WE Build Waterloo program, a building trades quality pre-apprenticeship program at Hawkeye Community College, is giving individuals in Waterloo, Iowa, a chance at a career — while utilizing...
Building Futures Through the Community Construction Academies
The personal stories of loss and devastation after Hurricane Ian in September of 2022 were, and still are to this day, heartbreaking to listen to. Many individuals and families...
The Pride of Pasadena: CTE in the Heart of Texas Industry
The Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) is a large sprawling school district that encompasses the southeastern edge of metro Houston, Texas. The district serves much of southeast Harris County,...
Unraveling the Red Tape for Apprenticeship Opportunities
Apprenticeship programs offered by employers play a vital role in developing the construction workforce. They present paid opportunities for young people to learn while earning a wage and often...