Tag: Trades
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JLG Builds Skilled Trades Pipeline with School and Workforce Programs
JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is addressing skilled labor shortages in U.S. manufacturing and construction by investing in workforce development and creating a pipeline of trained professionals. Through partnerships with high schools, technical colleges, trade associations, and industry organizations, JLG helps students and current workers gain hands-on experience in welding, painting, assembly, robotics and…
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Gen Z Revitalizes the Skilled Trades Amid Construction Labor Shortages
As Baby Boomers retire, they take with them decades of accumulated skill, leadership and institutional knowledge, and presently, there are not enough new workers to replace them. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that the median age of a construction worker has reached 42, about a year older than the national labor force…
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ADP: Construction Employment Grows Faster Than U.S. Average, Skilled Trades See Younger Workforce
Construction employment has grown by 13% since January 2020, more than double the 6% growth seen across all U.S. jobs, according to ADP Research’s latest Today at Work 2025 report. The study, which tracks trends in demand, pay and demographics for the skilled building trades, also shows notable changes in wages and workforce composition. Despite…
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SkillBuild 2025 winners announced – Construction Management
The final involved the competitors constructing a project within 18 hours. A panel of judges assessed them on several characteristics: technical ability, time management, problem solving, working under pressure, and compliance with health and safety requirements. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Building the Future Workforce: How the Construction Industry Can Attract Youth to the Trades
As the school year gets underway, high school juniors and seniors are weighing their next steps after graduation. Some may already have a clear direction, but many are staring down a future clouded by uncertainty. Universities are contending with budget cuts, student debt looms large and white-collar career paths are increasingly saturated and competitive. One…
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In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers
More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators. Construction & Engineering Week (23 to 25 September) aims to inspire the next generation of industry professional by delivering immersive and practical sessions. More than 50 companies from across…
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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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Linxup Releases Fleet Safety Guide for Skilled Trades
Skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and construction workers rely on safe driving to keep themselves and their communities protected. In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19) and to support that effort, Linxup has released a new guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.…
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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,…