The Academy of Craft Training aims to encourage high school students to join the trades by recruiting and educating them about educational and employment opportunities in the construction industry.
The Partner Community Organizations Are Looking For
The need to recruit a younger labor force is placing increased pressure on the construction industry, building owners and the economy. ABC chapters across the country are developing new and innovative partnerships in their communities to address this crisis and provide the next generation with skills and opportunities.
Five Ways to Attract and Retain Workers
Contractors need to reevaluate their approach to recruiting and retaining employees. The industry has changed and the ways companies can reach job seekers has changed too. With the current shortage, companies should try out new techniques to determine whether they produce results.
Indiana Flooring Contractor Takes Action With New Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program
The shortage of skilled workers in building trades, industrial, manufacturing and similar occupations is so significant in Indiana that it has captured the attention of Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has made growing apprenticeship programs one of his priorities.
Eight Ways to Cultivate Diversity and Improve Your Workforce
Having a dedication to diversity will benefit a company on many levels. Believing in the cause and creating initiatives that embrace diversity and give minorities a path to a successful, life-long career is always a sound business strategy.
Create a Culture of Employee Engagement
Employee engagement can be ambiguous and tough for employers to fully grasp. By knowing what engaged employees look like, why they matter and how to get them, contractors can have a competitive edge when it comes to recruiting and retention.
Infuse Culture in the Employee Life Cycle to Improve Morale
When money, time and people are invested in culture, it will make all the difference for the company’s future—in more ways than just growth or numbers. It will create an irresistible workplace where people thrive and line up to get on board.
Construction Employment News: May 2018
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.












