Category: CEDU-News
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84 Lumber and LP Building Solutions Partner with “The Mexican Carpenter”
84 Lumber and LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, have announced a special partnership with David Parraguirre—better known as The Mexican Carpenter—in honor of “National Hispanic Heritage Month.” The collaboration celebrates the contributions of Hispanic professionals to the construction industry while encouraging the next generation to explore careers in the…
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Formica Launches Ninth Annual FORM Student Innovation Competition
Formica Corporation has opened entries for the “2026 FORM Student Innovation Competition,” now in its ninth year. The annual contest invites architecture, interior design and industrial design students from the United States, Canada and Mexico to create original furniture pieces using Formica® Brand and FENIX® products. This year’s theme, Mood-Boosting Design, challenges students to explore…
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NIBCO Donates Training Boards to Support Skilled Trades Education – CCR-Mag.com
NIBCO INC. has donated two custom-built boiler and water heater training boards to advance skilled trades education at two leading institutions: Chicago Pipefitters Training Center, Local 597, in Mokena, Illinois and ABC Construction Prep Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The systems, designed to promote collaboration across the plumbing and HVAC industry, were originally built as…
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San Joaquin Valley College Hosts Skilled Trades Night – CCR-Mag.com
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) hosted Skilled Trades Night across its campuses in September. The event invites students, families and community members to tour facilities, watch demonstrations and explore career pathways in construction management, electrical, HVAC-R, aviation maintenance and more. Enrollment, financial and career services teams will also be available to answer questions about admissions,…
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San Joaquin Valley College Hosts Skilled Trades Night – CCR-Mag.com
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) hosted Skilled Trades Night across its campuses in September. The event invites students, families and community members to tour facilities, watch demonstrations and explore career pathways in construction management, electrical, HVAC-R, aviation maintenance and more. Enrollment, financial and career services teams will also be available to answer questions about admissions,…
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Caliber 1 Construction Expands Internship Program to Year-Round Offering
Caliber 1 Construction has expanded its Building My Blueprint internship program into a year-round initiative, strengthening its commitment to workforce development and the next generation of construction professionals. Launched in 2016, the program has provided more than 40 college students from across the Southeast with hands-on experience in project management, jobsite coordination and real-world construction…
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ClarkDietrich Organizes Apprentice Training Event to Promote Skilled Labor
As the construction industry continues to evolve, the need for skilled trade professionals remains constant. In fact, the National Center for Construction Education and Research reports that 53% of the industry is expected to retire by 2036. To inspire the next generation of construction professionals, ClarkDietrich—North America’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and accessories—is…
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NIBCO Donates Training Boards to Support the Next Generation of Workers
NIBCO INC. has donated two custom-built boiler and water heater system training boards to support hands-on education at two leading trade education institutions: Chicago Pipefitters Training Center, Local 597, in Mokena, Illinois and ABC Construction Prep Academy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Designed to promote collaboration across the plumbing and HVAC industry, these builds were originally…
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Construction Ready Program at Aerotropolis Prepares Students for Skilled Trades Careers
A new cohort of 20 local students is getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades this summer thanks to a fully funded, 20-day job training program hosted at the Aerotropolis in East Point, Georgia. In partnership with the nonprofit Construction Ready, the program is helping prepare participants for in-demand careers in construction and the trades—many…
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Students awarded for designs promoting circular economy
In an exciting culmination of pioneering ideas, expert guidance, teamwork, and a passion for advancing the circular economy, the finale of Wege Prize 2025 clinched winning spots for the top three teams. The competition was organized by Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design. The international design competition inspires interdisciplinary five-person student teams from…