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When the lights go out – whether it is from severe weather, vehicle accidents or animal interference – lineworkers respond by getting the lights on for our customers and communities. On April 18, Duke Energy recognizes National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the work of these vital employees, who ensure customers and communities have safe, reliable power, and play…
Did you know that construction workers report higher levels of job satisfaction than all other industries combined — not just today, but through four distinct economic cycles since 1974? The data comes from the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. As little as 86% and up to 89% of people working in the construction…
ALACHUA, Fla. — NCCER is excited to announce the expansion of its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative by launching CareerStarter. This new national program leads individuals beyond career exploration to direct connections with local training programs and entry-level jobs. This will get them started on a construction career pathway that fits their interests. NCCER worked…
Construction careers are on the rise because, in this industry, there is a labor shortage. Therefore, there are a lot of job opportunities with growing salaries. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, in 2019, construction employment has increased by 279,000 jobs, and the employment rate stood at an all-time low. Construction is the industry…
When we were young, we built entire cities and neighborhoods from Legos and Lincoln Logs. In those moments of pure innovation, nothing was as impressive as what we could build by hand on the living room floor. But along the way, something changed. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we were taught that enrolling in the…
Several industry groups participated in a workforce event to promote a range of careers including construction. A coalition consisting if the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (AGC), the SC Trucking Association, the SC Homebuilders, and the SC Forestry Association have sought state funding to help promote careers in their industries. The coalition has secured a recurring funding stream in the Senate…
NAHB recently conducted a national poll of young adults ages 18 to 25 to find out how this age group feels about a career in the construction trades. The majority of young adults (74%) say they know the field in which they want to have a career. Of these, only 3% are interested in the…
