Apprenticeships
Two at CarolinaPower Earn NCCER Instructor Certification for Teaching Electrical Apprenticeship Curriculum
CarolinaPower’s Bradley Michie, Columbia (S.C.) Branch Manager, and Cordiro Harrison, Assistant Project Manager, are now certified to teach electrical apprenticeship classes using curriculum developed by NCCER – including Craft, Safety, and/or Management Training. In the Midlands region, electrical apprenticeship education partners with whom CarolinaPower is closely aligned include: Lexington Technology Center (LTC), a career and…
ABC Carolinas Celebrates 2025 Electrical Apprenticeship Graduates
ABC Carolinas (ABCC) celebrated its members’ 2025 Electrical Apprentice graduates with graduation ceremonies for the individuals enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship and Craft Training program. This year, ABC Carolinas graduated 15 electrical apprentices from Charlotte, and one from Raleigh. The graduates were able to bring their friends and families to celebrate at The Independent Picture…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Record Federal Investments in Registered Apprenticeships
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to connect Americans to the good-paying jobs created by the President’s Investing in America agenda. White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden and Acting Secretary Julie Su will travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to announce more than $244 million to help modernize, diversify and expand the Registered Apprenticeship system…
Recruiting
84 Lumber Advocates for Veterans on National Hire a Veteran Day
84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, proudly supports U.S. veterans and calls on companies to recognize the importance of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25th, 2024. This day serves as a critical reminder for employers to consider hiring American military veterans transitioning into civilian employment. Experience the full interactive Multichannel…
Creating Space for the Next Generation
Talk to any Gen-Zer and you’ll discover they have a wide range of interests and ideas of what they’d like to bring to the construction industry in coming years. Some focus on technological advances, while others want to embrace new materials and methods or learn from tradition while putting their own mark on the trade. …
Construction Industry Recruiting: Thinking Beyond the Obvious
When we discuss the current shortage of construction employees in our industry, we typically talk about the shortage of skilled trades, project management and engineering personnel. Obviously, people to fill these roles are in short supply, so companies and industry associations are right to focus on promoting careers in the trades and construction management through…
Safety
Vector Solutions Launches AI Safety Training Recommendations, Turning Incident Data into Targeted Learning
Vector Solutions, a leading provider of safety, compliance, and workforce readiness solutions for critical industries, announced the launch of its AI Safety Training Recommendation Engine, a new integration that connects Vector EHS with the Vector Learning Management System (LMS) to automatically recommend corrective training the moment an incident is submitted. The capability addresses one of safety…
Wellness Workdays CEO Debra Wein Invited to Speak at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Construction Safety and Health Conference
Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness solutions, announced today that CEO and Founder, Debra Wein, will speak at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Construction Safety and Health Conference on January 22. Wein will be joined by industry leaders Jamie Evans, Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety at Turner Construction, and Stewart Levy, Vice President, Population Health and Occupational…
Unwavering Commitment: Harper Celebrates 5 Million Consecutive Safe Work Hours
Harper General Contractors, which is celebrating 75 years in business in 2025, is proud to announce a remarkable safety achievement: 5 million consecutive safe work hours. Reached in June 2025, this milestone demonstrates Harper’s unwavering commitment to a culture of safety, one that is deeply embedded in every phase of our work. “At Harper, safety…
Training
Taking Flight with DISC: Revolutionizing Team Dynamics in Construction
Effective teamwork and communication are crucial in today’s fast-paced, high-stress work environments. As to-do lists grow and deadlines loom, organizations require innovative tools to enhance self-awareness, team performance, engagement and effective leadership. Let me introduce “Taking Flight with DISC” – an enhanced version of the classic DISC assessment that’s taking team building to new heights….
CAGC Online Education & Training Opportunities Available to Members and Non-Members
Carolinas AGC is proud to offer members and non-members alike the opportunity to review our library of online education and training opportunities. These courses were previously offered live but have been recorded and can be watched on-demand at any time. Many of the courses are free for members. Non-members can view these same courses for…
HardHat University Offers Glimpse of Electrical Construction
For the last 18 years, HardHat Workforce Solutions has been the leading go-to staffing company for skilled trades in North and South Carolina. Headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., HardHat Workforce meets the needs of contractors in the Southeast and Atlantic regions through 11 local offices – including seven in the Carolinas – and nationally through our dedicated…
Veterans Programs
3 Reasons You Need to Hire Veterans
The skilled workforce shortage in construction continues to put a strain on project deadlines and budgets. With a projected shortage of more than half a million workers per year, construction companies are looking for solutions to stock their teams with talent. To begin filling the pipeline of workers, industry should consider one demographic as an ideal fit…
Veterans ASCEND and Carolinas AGC Announce Partnership to Connect Military Veterans to Careers in Construction in the Carolinas
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…
ABC, USVBA Agree to Promote Veteran Construction Businesses
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the U.S. Veterans Business Alliance (USVBA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on expanding the participation of veteran and disabled veteran businesses in the merit shop construction industry. “ABC members are committed to achieving a fully inclusive and culturally competent workforce that is welcoming to all people,…
More Workforce
Demand for Career Technical Education (CTE) Teachers Growing Urgent
Chef Tom Shibley has had an interesting culinary career at upscale restaurants and catering jobs for high-profile events. But he found that the instability of the industry and lack of benefits like healthcare weren’t conducive to supporting a family. We want to let professionals know that when they’re ready for a career change, schools like…
Nearly 9 Out of 10 of US Construction Workers Are Not Union Members
According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Union Members Summary released today, 11.1% of U.S. construction industry workers belong to a union, an increase from 10.3% in 2024, versus 88.9% who do not. The BLS reported that 995,000 construction industry workers were members of a union, while 8…
Five Best Practices for Career and Technical Education: Preparing students for what’s next
Across the country, demand for high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) is rising, and for good reason. When designed well, CTE does more than prepare high school students for a first job. It provides practical opportunities for students to build durable skills, expand their social capital, and create pathways that connect their learning to meaningful…
Nonresidential Construction Adds Solid 27,900 Jobs in January
The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 44,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%. Nonresidential construction employment expanded by 27,900 positions, with gains in 2…
