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
Q+A
Introducing Modular Construction to a New Labor Force
Lack of research and proper worker training is slowing the advancement of modular construction methods as an alternative way to build homes. Brian Gaudio's Last Mile Lab, in Pittsburgh, aims to change that
Education + Training
These Tradesmen Are Launching Initiatives to Attract the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
In order to encourage young adults to consider careers in the skilled trades, a builder, a plumber, and a lumberyard are providing educational resources to high schoolers across America
Labor + Trade Relations
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $90M Funding Opportunity for Employment Resources
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced plans to allocate $90 million in YouthBuild Program grants to provide training and employment services to young adults in disadvantaged communities
Education + Training
Washington Builders Introduce New Workforce Training Programs to Tackle Labor Shortage
Industry leaders in Washington are rolling out a number of new training programs and initiatives meant to connect young adults with career opportunities in the skilled trades
NAHB
IBS Education Connects You With Top Business Leaders
IBS Education is always an attendee favorite, and the 2023 program is powerful and full of fresh content
NAHB
Discover Design & Construction Week at IBS 2023
There's so much to see and learn during DCW. Here are some of this year's “must-see” locations
NAHB
The 2023 International Builders' Show: It's Essential!
NAHB Chairman's Message: Don’t miss this year’s IBS in Las Vegas—the premier event for the residential construction industry
Q+A
Construction’s Next Generation: Insights From Build My Future 2022
Young would-be construction workers at the 2022 Build My Future event in Des Moines, Iowa, share their experiences and impressions about industry opportunities with Pro Builder
Education + Training
Construction Job Search? Make Your Résumé Shine With These Tips
Résumé-writing advice for construction industry job seekers
Jobsite Safety
Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance
Construction workers often struggle with mental health, and suicide rates in construction are high compared with other industries. The construction industry is finally paying attention to this jobsite safety issue
