NC Governor Cooper Challenges Workforce Leaders to Increase Work-Based Learning Opportunities
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper challenged business and workforce development leaders to increase the number of work-based learning opportunities across the state, part of a broader initiative to help North Carolinians become more job-ready. Governor Cooper offered his challenge today at a meeting of the NCWorks Commission, along with a call for the commissioners to…
Young Leaders Conference Offered by CAGC
The Carolinas AGC will be hosting a Young Leaders Leadership Conference on Thursday November 9, 2017 in Belmont, N.C. The theme of this event is “Living a Life of Purpose” and will feature Danielle Aaronson with InnerWill Leadership Institute. Session Description: As determined individuals move through their career, they are required to make decisions that…
ABC Members Finish 1st and 2nd During NC State Fair Apprenticeship Competition
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…
NC Construction Workforce Training Program Receives $1 Million Grant
An organization that focuses on developing and managing youth programs in Raleigh, NC received a boost in the form of a government grant. The Capital Area Workforce Development (CAWD), received a $1 million United States Department of Labor grant to establish a youth work-training program to train low-income young adults in the construction trades. “The…
ASA/FASA Education Catalog of Tools and Resources to Help Subcontractors Succeed in Today’s Business World
The American Subcontractors Association and the Foundation of ASA are providing construction subcontractors with the latest strategies and ideas to manage their businesses with videos-on-demand, webinars, and other resources on such topics as technology, retainage, mechanic’s liens, negotiation strategies, and human resources. The 2017-18 edition of the ASA/FASA Construction Subcontractor’s Education Catalog showcases the newest…
New ABC Training Center Coming to the Triangle
To meet growing demand for skilled workers, the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC) announced that it will be opening a new facility in the Raleigh, NC area. Located in Apex, NC, the 10,000 sq. ft. building will serve as the ABC Triangle’s new office and Training Center. According to ABC, the new facility…
Hard Hat Heroes Credentialing Portal Releases Navy and Air Force Alignments
Build Your Future’s military initiative, Hard Hat Heroes, has expanded its credentialing portal by releasing alignments for two new branches: Navy and Air Force. Through this portal, veterans can apply to receive NCCER industry-recognized credentials for the construction-related training they received while in the military. With these newest additions, credentials are now available to the…
SCDOT Grant Offers Construction Training
The S.C. Department of Transportation has opened a program for South Carolina residents to receive construction training. The SCDOT recently awarded a Transportation Careers Training Program grant to S2 Engineering and Consulting. Under the grant, 30 residents of 5 South Carolina counties may be eligible to receive pre-employment training, heavy equipment operator training and commercial drivers’ license…
