NCCER Presents Makers Grant Tool Kit to High School Students

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research has awarded Fleming Island High School with a Makers Grant tool kit sponsored by Stanley Black & Decker. The students in Mr. Cunningham’s class will put these tools to work as a new school year kicks off in August. As a recipient of the 2022 Stanley Black & Decker Makers Grant, NCCER is grateful to partner with Stanley Black & Decker to build CTE programs and connect students with careers in construction. The grant is used to support NCCER’s CareerStarter program, an online platform that unites students, job seekers, employers and educators … Read more

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National Center for Construction Education and Research Unveils Rebranding 

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research has launched a new era for the organization, including an updated visual identity, refinement of its mission and vision statements and major renovations to its website and support portal experience. To guide the organization’s work, NCCER’s executive leadership embraced a revised mission and vision: Mission: To provide rigorous and relevant workforce development solutions that create opportunities for individual career advancement and support industry growth. Vision: A qualified and successful workforce of diverse individuals whose lives were improved through construction education. The rebranding efforts include a new logo that will be featured on … Read more

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NCCER Appoints Board of Trustees Executive Committee, Board Members

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The National Center for Construction Education and has appointed its 2023 board of trustees executive committee and new board members. All board of trustees’ members represent contractors, owners, or partner associations and are recognized for their expertise in construction, construction workforce development or construction-related issues. Scott Marshall, who has been named chairperson, will head the compensation, budget and finance and nominating committees, as well as overseeing board governance. Marshall, who previously served as the vice chair of the board, is a senior group director – People Operations (Americas) at Worley in Houston, Texas. David Chapin has been appointed as vice chair. … Read more

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Apprenticeship Programs Can’t Do It Alone

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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

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Overcoming Skills Gap Focus of NCCER’s Construction Career Pathways Conference  

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research will host its Construction Career Pathways Conference Nov. 30. This conference is a one-day event held as a prelude to the Association for Career and Technical Education’s CareerTech VISION 2022 Conference.   This year’s Construction Career Pathways Conference will cover important topics, including best practices for establishing education and industry partnerships, incorporating technology into construction education and success stories from up-and-coming young craft professionals. Networking and team activities will take place throughout the day between presentations.   Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the event will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at … Read more

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