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
Education + Training
VIDEO: New Workplace Safety Program
In response to the excessive cost and danger of workplace electrical hazards, nonprofit educational and training group Electrical Safety…
Education + Training
Girls Build
The nonprofit organization Girls Build holds camps across the country to teach girls skilled…
HomeAid America Launches WORKS Program
The national housing nonprofit is launching HomeAid WORKS, a new pilot program to allow…
10 Best States for Higher Education
A new study ranks the best states for higher education, based on average net price, graduation rate, in-state attendance rate, student-faculty…
Groundbreaking: Colorado Springs Construction Program
In Colorado Springs, Colo.'s School District 49, the new home for its Careers in…
Labor + Trade Relations
Ed Brady on Training the Next Pool of Tradespeople: 'We're All in This Together'
The new HBI president and CEO talks about the group's goals for expanding curriculum and training opportunities for military veterans and the next generation
Labor + Trade Relations
Cities Pave Way for Construction Careers
With the ongoing shortage of skilled labor, community groups and city leaders, along with developers are initiating programs that offer residents…
International Builders' Show
18 Ways to Maximize Your Time at the 2019 International Builders' Show—and 10 Mistakes to Avoid
The first lesson I learned in home building was that earning only comes before learning in the dictionary. To earn more money or be successful, you first have to grow your knowledge and skill base. IBS can be instrumental in that pursuit
SkillsUSA Takes Hands-on Approach to Trade Shortage
SkillsUSA seeks to ensure a skilled workforce for the future by engaging and inspiring young adults to find employment in the trades
Business Management
5 Time-Tested Truths for Home Builders
Much has changed in the last 50 years since Chuck Shinn got involved in the home building industry, but after working with thousands of builders, he's observed five essential truths that remain constant
