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Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey, which found its member contractors invested $1.6 billion to provide craft, leadership and health and safety education to more than 1.3 million course attendees nationwide in 2023, up from $1.5 billion in 2022 and on track with $1.6 billion in 2021. Other key findings include: “ABC…
We are excited to announce the rollout of a new construction industry video talk show and podcast, Let’s Talk Construction®, hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins in partnership with GroundBreak Carolinas. Guests include construction industry C-level executives, community leaders and government officials. Each episode is recorded and archived on the show’s YouTube channel and available for download on popular…
To say that 12-year-old Trinton Durham was enthusiastic about spending an entire school day at CarolinaPower’s Greenville office would be an understatement. Trinton, son of CarolinaPower electrician Matt Durham, recently participated in his school’s career exploration program for sixth graders, which offered students the opportunity to experience a “day in the life” of a profession…
Every month, ABC Carolinas (ABCC) partners with local Boy Scout Councils in Raleigh, Charlotte and Charleston for the “Build-It” Explorers Club. This program teaches important life and career skills to young people from all backgrounds through immersive career experience and mentorship provided by community and business leaders. The goal is to equip young people with…
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Nichole Kopenhaver, a member of the exclusive group of 2021 GroundBreakers — five individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Kopenhaver is Assistant Project Manager with McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, and Immediate Past President of…
I grew up in a small town with little education about career opportunities outside of the typical mold of a four-year degree. Back in 2019, I drove through my hometown and stopped at a fast-food restaurant to find that three of my high school classmates worked there — 14 years post-high school graduation. It made…
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…
Carolinas AGC’s (CAGC) Build Your Career (BYC) Program is excited to announce our new construction education video series. This five-part video series teaches students, educators, parents and jobseekers about the limitless rewarding career options within the construction industry. The video series can also be used by contractors or construction employers of any type to assist in their…
W. M. Jordan Project Manager Chad Wallace had a unique opportunity recently to help educate the students of North Carolina’s North and West Brunswick County high schools, where he is currently managing the renovation and expansion projects for both schools. Working with the Carolinas AGC “Build Your Career” program, Wallace and various trade partners working on site…
Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $10.5 million investment in South Carolina’s public charter schools and the state’s workforce development efforts through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. South Carolina’s charter schools will receive $9 million to offset increased enrollment costs and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (Commerce) will receive $1.5 million for…
