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Wacker Neuson Launches Apprenticeship Program

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Construction equipment technician apprenticeship program is intended to funnel qualified technicians into the Wacker Neuson dealer network

Wacker Neuson's new construction equipment technician apprenticeship program is a two and a half year apprenticeship program where students are employed by a dealer and are required to come to Wacker Neuson’s facility one week a month for paid related instruction.

Skyjack Helps Veterans STEP Back Into the Workforce

Skyjack is working with its partners to help veterans step back into long-term permanent positions. The Service to Employment Program (STEP) is catered to helping US veterans transition from active duty into rewarding careers as service technicians.

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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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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.”

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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