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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.

The Best of the Best

by Maggie Murphy | Jun 1, 2018
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

For the more than 170 individuals who participated in ABC's National Craft Championships, being a champion means keeping a cool head, thinking on your feet, feeling inspired by the energy of your peers and serving as an example to future generations.

Unrivaled Enthusiasm For Teaching

by Joanna Masterson | May 31, 2018
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Every year, through its Craft Instructor of the Year Award, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) honors a group of top teachers who instill the technical skills and standards for quality and safety that make merit shop contractors so successful.

Leadership and Craftsmanship at Their Finest

by Joanna Masterson | May 30, 2018
Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Each year, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) selects one Craft Professional of the Year, but the reality is that field leaders devoted to safety, training and quality craftsmanship are present on jobsites all across the country.

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.

Three Strategies for Building Products Manufacturers to Address the Workforce Shortage

In a time where builders have fewer skilled workers but more work, it’s important for building products manufacturers to be on the lookout for anything that can save contractors time and grow vocational interest in the construction trades.

Custom Mobile Apps Save Time and Money

by Russ Taylor | May 17, 2018
Technology | Training

Developing a custom app is a growing trend within the construction industry as contractors take the necessary strides to embrace technology—driving their company in a positive, future-minded direction.

Rethinking the Path to Education

The nation’s education policy and those administering it are in desperate need of reform if the country is to be put on more reliable footing—and it is up to the business community to be the leaders of that change.

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Indiana Flooring Contractor Takes Action With New Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program

The Best of the Best

Unrivaled Enthusiasm For Teaching

Leadership and Craftsmanship at Their Finest

Create a Culture of Employee Engagement

Three Strategies for Building Products Manufacturers to Address the Workforce Shortage

Custom Mobile Apps Save Time and Money

Rethinking the Path to Education

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