By Rachael Scheffler, Senior Director, STEM Careers Coalition™ Loud work sites, long hours, and little pay – this is how many people imagine construction and manufacturing jobs to look like. In reality, both boast state-of-the-art technology, fascinating career...
By Julie Davis, Senior Director of Workforce Development, Association of Equipment Manufacturers “There is a war for the most talented, dependable people to join your team versus someone else’s team.” That’s how national career search and talent acquisition...
By Nicole Needles, NCCER Many industries are looking forward to growth and renewal in 2022, especially the construction industry. The demand and potential for success in the coming years are increasingly looking more promising with each day. Yet, even with a favorable...
By Karl Feldman, Partner, Hinge The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has profoundly affected employment, including how and where people worked – if they worked at all. In many cases, individuals were laid off or let go as work dried up. The construction...
By Jill Cohen, Esq. and Shannon Kapadia, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC On September 9, 2021, the federal government announced a six-pronged set of measures to lead our country on the “Path out of the Pandemic.” The six prongs include: 1. Vaccinating...
By Rachel Burris, NCCER There is no question that there are fewer young people choosing construction as a career path. In fact, the Construction Labor Market Analyzer (CLMA) reports a decrease from 13.9% to 9.4% in those under the age of 25 working in the construction...