Category: CEDU-News
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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…
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The Besal Fund awards $115,000 in scholarships for 2025-2026 academic year
The Robert J. Besal Memorial Education Fund (Besal Fund), a trust established to provide a continuing scholarship program for the advancement of education in illuminating engineering disciplines, is proud to announce the recipients of its scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. This year, the Besal Fund has awarded 15 scholarships, totaling $115,000, to students from participating schools.…
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Oldcastle APG hosts Top Trowel and Line Burner Masonry Contest
Oldcastle APG recently hosted its 43rd annual Top Trowel and Line Burner masonry contest at its Adams facility in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Held in partnership with the Eastern and Raleigh chapters of the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA), 60-plus students from 10 regional high schools participated in the competition, where they completed various masonry…
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AGC recognizes outstanding student construction chapters
California State University-Chico, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Oklahoma State University and Kansas State University were named the nation’s most outstanding student construction chapters of 2024 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The student chapters were each honored for one of four categories: Impact Award, Resilient/Emerging Student Chapter, Community Service and Construction…
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Philadelphia Phillies, NEST host 2nd Skilled Trades All-Star program
The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, the pioneer of integrated facilities management, will once again join forces to present the second annual Skilled Trades All-Star Program—an immersive, hands-on event designed to educate and inspire Philadelphia middle school students about career opportunities in the skilled trades. The event, which took place June 3, 2025 at Citizens Bank…
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City Electric Supply (CES) launches 2025 Brighter Future Scholarship
City Electric Supply (CES) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Brighter Future Scholarship. CES Cares, the social impact division of CES, launched the program to support the next generation of skilled professionals in the electrical industry. Ten winners across North America will each receive $2,000 and a Milwaukee® Tool starter tool kit to help…
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Rosendin recognizes construction competition student winners
As the electrical sponsor, Rosendin developed a real-world scenario that challenged 14 student teams to plan the design, build, and budget an electrical installation. Texas A&M University’s student team secured first place by demonstrating a deep understanding of the necessary resources and time required to tackle an urban construction project. Ferris State University, from Michigan,…
