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...
News Brief: Lowe’s Foundation Renews Partnership with NCCER Through Gable Grants Program
The Lowe’s Foundation announced this year’s Gable Grants, serving to strengthen nonprofits on the front lines of a growing skilled trades workforce movement. As part of the grant program, the...
Construction Craft Salary Survey
In Her Own Words
Helping Others Obtain Destiny | My NCCER Story: Project H.O.O.D.
“If we work together, we can overcome any challenges in our neighborhood.” That’s the mindset that drives Project H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny), a nonprofit working to help provide opportunities to...
Master Trainer Speaks on Safety in the Construction Industry
CDI Services Master Trainer, Gary Carville is one of the most esteemed National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) instructors in the Houston region. As an OSHA lead...