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A State by State Look at the Construction Labor Shortage

A recent study explored the severity of the construction labor shortage across the states, and traced it back to the loss of young construction workers during the housing bust.

The Truth About Millennials in the Workplace

By focusing on growth, good people and transparency, companies create psychological safety for employees and are more likely to motivate, engage and retain millennials.

Ways to Communicate With and Understand Generation Z

Generation Z employees are fast learners and willing to invest time and effort in firms that are willing to invest in their professional development. With clear communication and career paths, contractors can recruit and retain these hard workers.

Raising the Bar for Project Coordinators

by Lauren Pinch | Sep 27, 2018
Careers | Leadership | Total Human Health | Workforce

At a time when the industry is eager to fill jobs and skills gaps across the board, from the office to the field, some firms are getting creative to help all types of construction employees reach the next level of leadership.

Training for Tomorrow

by Joanna Masterson | Sep 27, 2018
Careers | Total Human Health | Workforce

Construction education programs need all the support they can get to provide high-quality craft, management, safety and leadership training to the existing and future workforce, and help is on the way.

Filling a Void in Arkansas

by Joanna Masterson | Sep 27, 2018
Careers | Workforce

ABC of Arkansas has established a workforce development training center in Little Rock, comprised of a 5,000-square-foot performance lab and a 7,70-square-foot building with two classrooms and a conference room.

Taking Online Electrical Training Statewide in California

by Joanna Masterson | Sep 27, 2018
Careers | Total Human Health | Workforce

Five ABC chapters—Northern California, Southern California, Central California, San Diego and LA/Ventura—are joining forces to implement a statewide electrical training virtual program (ETVP).

Expanding Training Operations in Ohio

by Joanna Masterson | Sep 27, 2018
Careers | Total Human Health | Workforce

With support from a TCEF grant, ABC's Central Ohio Chapter is converting 2,500 square feet of the Ohio Construction Academy into mixed-used classroom and hands-on lab space for higher-level electrical programs.

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Training for Tomorrow

Filling a Void in Arkansas

Taking Online Electrical Training Statewide in California

Expanding Training Operations in Ohio

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