Perkins Act

ABC Applauds Reauthorization of Perkins Act to Drive Workforce Education

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on August 6, 2018

Associated Builders and Contractors today praised Congress and the administration for passing a bipartisan reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, one of the key federal programs that supports vocational education programs that align with local workforce needs and lead to industry-recognized credentials. “With strong support from the Trump administration, Congress…

Perkins Act a Step in the Right Direction for Construction Workforce Development

by Brian Gallagher on June 18, 2018

America is a land of opportunity, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the construction industry. It’s the classic American story where someone can start on the ground floor (literally) and work their way into a highly technical profession, or management, or entrepreneurship, or all the above. The challenge is connecting job seekers to…