Recruitment & Retention

Video: Future Builders Start Here Funding the Next Generation of Craft Professionals Webinar

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:30:00 -0400

NCCER’s High School Builder Program helps schools overcome funding barriers to launch successful construction education programs.

SkillsUSA Illinois Empowers Youth with Construction Opportunities

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Founded in 1965, SkillsUSA has become one of the United States’ top student workforce development organizations.

Immersion Experience Drives Construction Career Interest in Maine

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Maine, located in Augusta, Maine, is a statewide trade membership organization representing all aspects of commercial construction.

Report: 92 Percent of Construction Firms Struggling to Hire Workers

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The construction industry continues to face a skilled workforce shortage, with 92 percent of companies reporting difficulty in hiring for open positions

4 Stats That Show the Exploding Demand for Career and Technical Education

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Career and technical education (CTE) has historically been a staple in American schools. Once called vocational education, these types of classes taught students specific skills that were tangible and useful in a future career.

Tips for Finding and Retaining Talent for Your Contracting Business

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:40:00 -0400

Finding qualified talent is only part of the equation of building a sustainable workforce.

In Her Own Words: A Call to Action From the Field

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:30:00 -0400

NCCER’s Women in Construction – In Her Own Words: A Call to Action From the Field highlights actionable items to assist contractors with recruiting and retaining women in the construction industry.

Sponsorship, Work-Life Balance and Training are Key to Attracting and Retaining Women in the Construction Industry

Fri, 24 May 2024 15:40:00 -0400

NCCER and Ambition Theory released Building Better, a report based on a survey with women across a variety of construction sectors. The report identifies three main action items for the construction industry to focus on.

NCCER Asks Women: What’s It Like to Work in Construction and What Needs to Change?

Fri, 24 May 2024 15:35:00 -0400

Unlock the power of women in construction! NCCER report reveals benefits, challenges & solutions. Get details here!

Bridge the Gap Between Curiosity and Career

Fri, 24 May 2024 15:30:00 -0400

CareerStarter is a comprehensive online platform that leads job seekers beyond career exploration to direct connections with employers, local training programs and job opportunities, getting them started on a career pathway in construction that fits their interests.