Tag: Trades
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DPR Construction Hosts Design Camp for Girls to Address Women’s Underrepresentation in Trades
DPR Construction and Girls Inc. partnered to host a two-day Design & Build Camp at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, introducing 25 girls aged 10-14 to construction careers through hands-on activities and jobsite experiences. DPR Construction and Girls Inc. hosted a Design & Build Camp at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia project site Aug. 5-6, providing…
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Massachusetts awards skilled trades grants, approves private apprenticeship program
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The state of Massachusetts in the past week made a series of moves, including the awarding of school grants and approving a public-private training program, aimed at alleviating the skilled trades shortage and bolstering apprenticeships. The state…
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Employers’ emphasis on skilled trades lost on Gen Z: Harris poll
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A mismatch exists between the importance employers are putting on skilled trades and how the generation that’s newly joining the workforce views those jobs, a Harris poll finds. Gen Z, the oldest members of which are 28,…
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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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TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. TikTok may be best associated with the latest dance crazes and viral challenges, but the social media platform with more than 1.5 billion monthly users could be a boon in helping the construction industry find its next…
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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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Phillies, NEST Host 2nd Skilled Trades Event for Youth
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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. Taking place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park,…
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Housing association expands apprenticeship scheme for skilled trades
L&Q has launched its 2025 apprenticeship programme, offering placements for 20 aspiring tradespeople – with more positions expected to open later this year. The housing association is investing in future talent by expanding its apprenticeship and graduate programme across the organisation. This year, the intake will double in size, with 20 new roles in plumbing,…
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ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Qualifying Opens
Qualifying for the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series (SETCS) is now open. The competition is free to enter for tradespeople of all levels through an online quiz at elitetrades.global. Select entrants will then compete for an all-expense paid trip to West Palm Beach, FL to battle it out on CBS Sports Network for a share of…
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Trades skills course provides second chances
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The construction industry faces a stark shortage of workers, but programs and people across the country are working at the local level to solve the problem. This series highlights those efforts helping to recruit the next generation…