NCCER Unveils CraftPro to Unlock Full Potential of Construction Workforce

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The National Center for Construction Education and Research has released CraftPro, its online craft training tool designed to enable contractors, regardless of size, to train and upskill their teams. The tool offers contractors the ability to choose the targeted training their employees need without the cost of an onsite trainer or the expense of pulling workers off the jobsite. This new solution addresses a need in the construction industry as many contractors struggle with the logistics of providing effective training programs while they face record backlogs amid a workforce shortage. “The workforce shortage is an industry-wide issue, but the real […]

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Teens Sign Letters of Intent for Careers in Skilled Trades

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The Boldt Company recently hosted a signing day celebrating its youth apprentices committing to pursue a career in the skilled trades or attend a post-secondary institution. The ceremony was attended by students, teachers, parents and representatives of the building trades. Boldt’s youth apprentices signed letters of intent to either an area university or union where they will pursue a career in the skilled trades — a sector in high demand due to large labor shortages. According to the Department of Workforce Development, more than 20% of jobs in the construction industry in Wisconsin are held by workers age 55 and […]

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2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half Million, Says ABC

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The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand, and that’s presuming that construction spending growth slows significantly next year. “ABC estimates that the U.S. construction industry needs to attract about a half-million new workers in 2024 to balance supply and demand,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and […]

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CIS Offers Team Assessments, Vital Statistics Promotion at The Utility Expo

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Crane Industry Services will highlight solutions for both skilled trades workers and leadership during The Utility Expo, Sept. 28-30, in Louisville, Kentucky. See them at Booth N2008. During the show, attendees can participate in a brief, free assessment of their crew’s communication and feedback skills, emotional intelligence, processes, accountability and cohesion. Results are delivered onsite and can be compared to aggregate industry data. “This assessment is a powerful first step in helping utility crews reduce risk and improve productivity,” said Peter Krammer, senior partner, Okos Partners and TradeUp senior advisor. CIS uses cutting-edge training and assessment tools to help public […]

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Leadership, Craft Training Experts Launch Workforce Development Program

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Okos Partners LLC and Crane Industry Services LLC have launched TradeUp, a collaborative partnership program providing workforce development services for employers seeking skilled craft professionals. “Traditionally, it takes four years, eight organizations and a network of industry, education, community and training organizations to get one person career ready,” said Peter Krammer, senior partner of Okos Partners. “That process can be daunting for prospective employees and employers.” TradeUp offers a fresh approach to the skills gap problem by working with employers to plan, create and implement a workforce solution that directly connects education and community-funding sources with employers to help people […]

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