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McCrory Construction Promotes Larry Kingery to Vice President of Preconstruction Services

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on March 20, 2018

Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Larry Kingery to Vice President of Preconstruction Services. For the last decade, Kingery has served as Director of Operations for the firm’s Special Projects Division. In this role, Kingery has led intensive early-stage preconstruction efforts for some of McCrory’s largest and most demanding projects. “We…

Topics: People
CAGC, Carolinas AGC, Clemson, Clemson CSM, Clemson University, McCrory Construction, NCCER

NCCER Releases Revised Heavy Highway Program

by NCCER on February 1, 2018

NCCER recently released the much anticipated second edition of its Heavy Highway Construction curriculum, now with two levels. In addition to modules designed specifically for heavy highway construction, the revised program offers a new Heavy Highway Helper credential and introduces trainees to the various crafts that are utilized in the heavy highway industry. Comprised of…

Topics: Business, Training
Highway, NCCER, Training

NCCER Releases Heavy Highway Program

by NCCER on February 1, 2018

NCCER recently released the much anticipated second edition of its Heavy Highway Construction curriculum, now with two levels. In addition to modules designed specifically for heavy highway construction, the revised program offers a new Heavy Highway Helper credential and introduces trainees to the various crafts that are utilized in the heavy highway industry. Comprised of…

Topics: Roads, Bridges and Highways, Training
Highway, NCCER

Connecting Industry to Education in the Carolinas

by Rachel Burris, Communications Manager, NCCER on January 19, 2018

With the shortage of skilled craft professionals within the construction industry estimated to be at 1.5 million by 2021, it’s no secret that recruitment needs to be a priority. It takes time to educate, train and gain competency and industry can’t postpone recruiting fresh talent, particularly with 41 percent of the experienced workforce set to…

Topics: Education, Featured
CTE, donations, Fluor, NCCER

Making the Move from Military to Industry

by Rachel Burris, Communications Manager, NCCER on December 5, 2017

I’ll admit, I’m in awe of the range of skills our veterans are learning in the military—from pipefitting to heavy equipment operation—and the connection to our industry. It seems like it would be a natural transition from the military to industry but it can be complicated. Terminology in skill levels and jobs are just a…

Topics: Business, Veterans Programs
NCCER, Veterans

A Month For Heroes

by Rachel Burris, Communications Manager, NCCER on November 11, 2017

November is a month that we traditionally try to give thanks and acknowledge the good in our lives. We get together with friends and family; we cook big meals or find a quiet restaurant; we share something we’re thankful for each day on social media; and we hope that we’re able to sneak home leftover…

Topics: Human Resources, Veterans Programs
NCCER, Veterans

Hard Hat Heroes Expansion Provides More Opportunities for Veterans

by NCCER on November 10, 2017

NCCER is excited to celebrate the one year anniversary of their Hard Hat Heroes Credentialing Portal this Veterans Day. NCCER salutes our veterans by providing resources to help create a seamless transition into the construction workforce. The Build Your Future (BYF) military initiative, Hard Hat Heroes, provides a way for veterans to receive NCCER credentials…

Topics: Business, Veterans Programs
Hard Hat Heroes, NCCER

ABC Members Finish 1st and 2nd During NC State Fair Apprenticeship Competition

by Jeff Morris, ABC Carolinas on October 19, 2017

Yesterday the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas celebrated the 150th anniversary of the North Carolina State Fair by participating in the 33rd annual Electrical Apprenticeship Competition. Each year, ABC and it’s members participate in all apprenticeship contest(s), which includes: masonry, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC competitions. This year, we are proud to…

Topics: People, Training
ABC, NCCER, Starr Electric, Watson Electrical

NC and SC Celebrate Careers in Construction Month

by GroundBreak Carolinas News Editor on October 9, 2017

Careers in Construction Month is gaining momentum with 24 states already proclaiming this nationwide celebration of the career opportunities in the construction industry. Founded by NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative, Careers in Construction Month occurs every October to increase public awareness and inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals. Both North…

Topics: Featured, Workforce
Build Your Future, Constructreersion Ca, NCCER

Stuck in the Middle

by Kirstyn Quandt, Communications Manager for NCCER on July 25, 2017

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…

Topics: Education, Featured
Construction Careers, NCCER

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