3 observations about workforce development in America By Tim Taylor The National Center for Construction Education & Research congratulates all apprentices training in the United States to become construction craft professionals. However, as the construction workforce ages, the industry is at a critical crossroads. [See Chart Workforce Attrition, Source: Construction Labor Market Analyzer, 2022.] The following are three observations, as well as recommended changes going forward. 1. Journeyman = bachelor’s degree It takes about the same amount of time for apprentices in the construction trades to reach journeyman level as it does for a college student to earn a bachelor’s … Read more