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...
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...
News Brief: Lowe’s and NCCER Partner to Support Hurricane Recovery in Western North Carolina
Lowe’s announced a $2 million investment to continue its support of disaster recovery efforts for communities in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. A portion of Lowe’s recovery funding...
Building a Second Chance Through Construction Education
Anthony Hernandez stood behind the podium and looked out at the crowd in front of him. He was the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony for the Community Construction...