NJ $4M Grant to Help Boost Access to Construction Trades for Women and Minorities
Through a combination of legislation and grant money, the state of New Jersey is taking steps to increase the diversity of its workforce in construction and the skilled trades
Annual Chico Trades Day Provides Students With Hands-on Experience
In Chico, Calif., trades take center stage at annual trades day event that introduces students to skilled trades career options
Indiana High School Students Gain Construction Experience Building a Home
High schoolers get hands-on experience in the skilled trades thanks to a construction program run by the Central Nine Career Center in Johnson County
In Philadelphia, Construction Academies Offer Paid Training in Skilled Trades
Hosted by the city’s Rebuild initiative, the full-time academies start in March, and applications are due by Jan. 9
IBS Education: Building Your Best Business
The lineup for IBS Education at the 2024 Builders' Show includes sessions on the latest building technologies, innovative business strategies, forecasts and data, design trends and more
Colorado High School Students Get Hands-on Experience Building a Tiny Home
As part of a 90-minute class twice a week, the high schoolers are working to develop trade skills by building a tiny home project
Women in Construction
Shawmut Design and Construction Celebrates Women in Construction Week
The firm's WIC Week activities brought together women in the industry for networking events and impactful conversations about creating and sustaining a more inclusive workforce
Human Resources
It's Personal: Pilot Program Promotes Mental Health Awareness in Construction
The National Association of Home Builders partners with mental health advocate Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas on a strategic plan to promote mental health and suicide prevention
Women in Construction
How Two Female Construction Management Teachers Are Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders
Molly Smith and Michele Randel are dedicated to teaching younger generations about opportunities for career advancement in the skilled trades
Women in Construction
How One Former Model Aims to Empower Women in Construction
Monica Miraglilo is working to provide support for women in construction with her new online educational platform, GirlBuild Lab
NAHB
Here Are the Winners of the 2023 NAHB Student Competition
The National Association of Home Builders' annual Student Competition showcased young talent from across the country at the 2023 International Builders' Show
Education + Training
Professional Women in Building Council Offers Etiquette Class for Construction Students
The Professional Women in Building Council of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri sponsors the class to teach young adults proper manners and professional skills
Education + Training
New Jersey High School Students Complete Modular Home for Local Family
Students from Roxbury High School, in Succasunna, N.J., recently constructed a modular home, which they donated to a family in their community
Education + Training
FastenMaster Teams With Industry Leader to Educate High School Students About Deck Building
FastenMaster recently joined forces with the Great Lakes Deck Company of Rochester, Mich., to provide hands-on training for high school students interested in deck building
Labor + Trade Relations
St. Louis Signing Day Celebrates Students Pursuing Technical Careers
Students at North Technical High School, in St. Louis, recently signed their letters of intent to launch their careers in the skilled trades
International Builders' Show
Visiting IBS 2023? Stop by This Year’s Student Competition
The 2023 NAHB Student Competition will take place from Jan. 30-Feb. 1, in the Las Vegas Convention Center's South Hall
