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Veterans

For Love of Country and Construction

by Joan Krause on November 27, 2023

Each November, CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, salutes all veterans who have served this great country – including those who now serve their customers. “We are proud to be a military friendly employer,” said Amy Jenkins, Human Resources Manager. “Construction can be an ideal career fit for veterans on many levels. At CarolinaPower,…

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CarolinaPower, Veterans

Veterans ASCEND and Carolinas AGC Announce Partnership to Connect Military Veterans to Careers in Construction in the Carolinas

by GroundBreak Staff Report on July 13, 2021

Charlotte, NC – July 13, 2021 – Veterans ASCEND and Carolinas AGC (CAGC) have announced a new partnership which will assist military service members, veterans and military spouses in obtaining great careers in the commercial construction industry. This initiative equally serves the construction industry during a time when there is a huge skills gap and…

Topics: Business, Veterans Programs
CAGC, Carolinas AGC, Construction Workforce, Veterans, Workforce development, Workforce Shortage

U.S. Marine Pursues New Career Path through CM Program at UNC Charlotte and Internship with A M King

by Brenden Stucko, Project Engineer, A M King on November 15, 2020

It was a hazy day in April when I walked into my Construction Management Professional Development class at UNC Charlotte, tired and not terribly interested in hearing yet another guest lecturer. My professor introduced Brian King, President of A M King, and as I listened, I instantly knew that today would be different. Maybe it was…

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A M King, AM King, UNC Charlotte, Veterans

3 Reasons You Need to Hire Veterans

by Rachel Burris, NCCER on November 11, 2020

The skilled workforce shortage in construction is not news to anybody working in the industry. Although impacted by the pandemic, construction was not hit nearly as bad as other industries and has begun making gains in employment, adding back 789,000 jobs in the last six months.   As construction workforce needs continue to grow so will…

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NCCER, Veterans

Wayne Brothers Supports Home-Build for N.C. Family as Part of Long-Standing Commitment to Veterans

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on November 9, 2018

Purple Heart Homes and Charlotte television station FOX 46 teamed up this fall to build a home for Angela Cherico, an honorably discharged veteran and North Carolina native who had fallen on hard times.  The Carolina community rallied together to support the construction of Angela’s future home in Denver, N.C., located about 25 miles north…

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Community, Purple Heart Homes, Veterans, Wayne Brothers

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

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