For decades, fund-raisers have offered book money, scholarships and grants to students seeking to launch careers in construction and engineering. Meanwhile, the industry says it continues to struggle to attract fresh talent into most every aspect of the business.
As donations have grown in recent years, fund-raisers are looking to boost contributions to include other recruiting methods, such as helping teachers gain more field experience and bringing longtime practitioners into the classroom—the idea being that a stronger, more informed teacher can greatly multiply the learning potential.