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Why America Needs to Follow Europe's Lead on Apprenticeship Programs

Most contractors in the UK run apprenticeship programs where new hires learn on the job while also attending school, with return on investment up to 25%

Robust construction apprenticeship programs and long-term training are investments contractors need to start making.

New Construction Management Program at Collin College Creating a Bright Future

Nearly 20 students signed up for the new program at Collin College in Texas

Students of Collin College's construction management program.

Let's Fill the Construction Labor Shortage with Women

The construction industry fights many stigmas; that it's a man's industry is one stigma that needs to be eliminated

Women make up only 9% of the construction workforce, and it's time we see that number change.

Labor Shortages Boost Wage Growth for Unskilled Construction Workers

Wages in the U.S. construction industry will continue to move higher, with lower-skilled workers experiencing the strongest growth

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HDD VR Simulator

Ditch Witch introduces industry-first Virtual Reality (VR) Simulator for horizontal directional drill operators

With Ditch Witch's HDD VR Simulator, operators must preplan, set up equipment correctly and test protective systems.

Construction Associations Propose Plans to Expand Workforce Development

To overcome the perception of craft professionals as low or middle skill workers, “We must recapture the dignity of work as well as the pride and honor inherent in skilled occupations.”

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Survey Reveals Labor Shortage’s Widespread Impact on Construction Industry

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Teletrac Navman survey shows finding and retaining talent jumped 13% over 2017 as a top business challenge

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U.S. Labor Department Awards Workplace Safety and Health Training Grants

$9.3 million in Susan Harwood federal safety and health training grants were awarded to 74 nonprofit organizations nationwide

Asphalt Contractor's 2018-2019 Training Guide

The latest opportunities provided by manufacturers & suppliers to the asphalt industry

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5 Truths About Training

Yes, employee training comes at a cost, but can you afford not to do it?

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Resources Offered to Keep Workers Safe from Trenching-related Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor provides resources to increase awareness of trenching hazards, educate employers and workers on cave-in prevention and decrease the number of trench collapses

Trench Safety Resources

Dozer Simulator Training Pack

CM Labs Simulations, Inc.

CM Labs' simulation training solution promotes acquisition of precision excavation and grading techniques

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