Immersion Experience Drives Construction Career Interest in Maine
This article was originally published in ACTE Techniques – February 2025 Edition. Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Maine, located in Augusta, Maine, is a statewide trade membership...
View ArticleNews Brief: Carhartt Dedicates 2025 “For the Love of Labor” Grant to NCCER
Carhartt is dedicating its Spring 2025 For the Love of Labor Grant – part of the company’s ongoing initiative supporting nonprofit organizations as they educate, train and place workers into skilled...
View ArticleNCCER in the News: KAKE News – Wichita East High teacher Aaron Haselwood
Wichita East High School teacher and NCCER craft instructor Aaron Haselwood was recently named a winner of Carhartt’s inaugural Steel Apple awards. With the 2025 Steel Apple awards, Carhartt recognized...
View ArticleNCCER in the News: MSN – Carhartt Aims to Boost the ‘Toolbelt Generation’...
NCCER was recently mentioned in a recent article from MSN. Article Excerpt: “This spring Carhartt is dedicating its “For the Love of Labor” grant to support the National Center ... The post NCCER in...
View ArticleThe Builders’ Table Ep. 118: Chris Price
Chris Price, President at Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation join The Builders’ Table Podcast. The post The Builders’ Table Ep. 118: Chris Price appeared first on NCCER.
View ArticleNCCER Publishes Third Edition of Field Safety Curriculum
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has published the third edition of its Field Safety curriculum. This versatile training curriculum supports jobsite safety through...
View ArticleNews Brief: Lowe’s and NCCER Partner to Support Hurricane Recovery in Western...
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...
View ArticleThe Builders’ Table Ep. 119: Michael Maloney
Michael Maloney, apprenticeship director/instructor liaison at Gould Construction Institute, join The Builders’ Table Podcast. The post The Builders’ Table Ep. 119: Michael Maloney appeared first on...
View ArticleImage is Everything — Build Up Kansas Gives CTE a New Look
Around the beginning of 2018, Ben Hutton, a board member of Associated General Contractors (AGC) Kansas and owner of Hutton Construction in Wichita, KS, came before the AGC of Kansas ... The post Image...
View ArticleThe Builders’ Table Ep. 120: Mike Gibson
Mike Gibson, Executive Vice President at Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Kansas join The Builders’ Table Podcast. The post The Builders’ Table Ep. 120: Mike Gibson appeared first on NCCER.
View ArticleFrom Playing in the Dirt to Building a Life with His Hands—Kyle Banta Finds a...
Like many other young boys in South Louisiana, Kyle Banta spent his days playing with a yellow toy dump truck. His was special and could be loaded up with dirt, ... The post From Playing in the Dirt to...
View ArticleBuilding 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 Academy ... The post Building...
View ArticleNCCER in the News: Wilkerson Featured on 100th Episode of Titans of the...
Jennifer Wilkerson, VP of Innovation and Advancement at NCCER and host of The Builders’ Table podcast, was recently featured as a guest highlight in the 100th episode of the Core ... The post NCCER in...
View ArticleBuilding Belief: How Heather Brown Found Her Voice—and Helped Others Find Theirs
When Heather Brown stepped into the construction industry, she wasn’t thinking about breaking barriers or defying expectations. She just wanted to be a part of something real. Something that built ......
View ArticleThe Builders’ Table Ep. 121: Claudia Garcia
Claudia Garcia, Project Manager at J. Raymond Construction Corporation join The Builders’ Table Podcast. The post The Builders’ Table Ep. 121: Claudia Garcia appeared first on NCCER.
View ArticleHow Smart Contractors Are Solving Workforce Challenges
The construction industry is facing an undeniable challenge: Workforce shortages and skill gaps are making it harder for subcontractors and specialty contractors to meet project deadlines, maintain...
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