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Items Tagged with 'workforce'

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Workforce Development

Synchrony Adds Free Trade Degree Path for Employees

Construction openings frame workforce push
W&C Staff
July 8, 2026
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The company said tuition coverage is available for up to $24,000 per year for degrees in high-demand fields, including skilled trades, education and healthcare. 


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American History

A History of Wall and Ceiling Systems in the U.S.

From plaster to drywall, see how wall and ceiling systems shaped America since 1607
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John Wyatt
July 1, 2026
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A history of the craftsmen, contractors and materials that built America's walls and ceilings.
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Workforce Development

Flex Supports SkillsUSA Championships With Tool Donation

Company equips TeamWorks competition
W&C Staff
June 3, 2026
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Flex donated power tools for the SkillsUSA TeamWorks competition and will provide tool kits to 24 student competition winners.


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Department of Labor

New Federal Tools Aim to Curb Forced Labor Imports

Voluntary tools target labor abuse risks
W&C Staff
April 9, 2026
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The Labor Department introduced new tools to help U.S. companies assess supply chain risks, identify labor abuses abroad and comply with laws banning forced labor imports.


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Workforce Development

Lowe’s Foundation Expands Trades Training Investment

$250M plan targets workforce shortage
W&C Staff
April 7, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation will invest $250 million to train 250,000 trades workers by 2035, expanding efforts to address a nationwide skilled labor shortage.


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Workforce Development

Labor Dept. Seeks AI Expansion in Apprenticeships

Effort targets workforce training programs
W&C Staff
April 3, 2026
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The Labor Department is seeking a national contractor to expand AI training in apprenticeship programs, aiming to modernize workforce development and meet growing industry demand.


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Women Who Build
Women Who Build

Bridging Product Strategy and the Jobsite

With experience in agency and corporate environments, Weaver brings structure and accountability to tool strategy in the wall and ceiling industry.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
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John Wyatt
March 4, 2026
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With experience in agency and corporate environments, Weaver brings structure and accountability to tool strategy in the wall and ceiling industry.


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Women Who Build
Women Who Build

Navigating Industry Barriers

Jacquelynn Cadena’s career spans housing, hospitality and government work while advocating for workforce stability and affordable housing.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
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John Wyatt
March 4, 2026
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Jacquelynn Cadena’s career spans housing, hospitality and government work while advocating for workforce stability and affordable housing.


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Skilled Trades

Lowe’s Foundation Commits $10M to Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 15 nonprofits expand pre-apprenticeships, credentials and employer connections as demand grows for construction and skilled trades workers nationwide.
W&C Staff
March 4, 2026
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The Lowe’s Foundation is investing $10 million in nonprofits nationwide to expand hands-on training, credentials and career pathways for workers entering high-demand skilled trades.


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Legislation

Labor Department Seeks to Rescind 2024 Contractor Rule

Proposed rule would reinstate a streamlined economic reality test, with construction groups praising the shift and officials opening a 60-day public comment period.
Art Aisner, Editor-in-Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
February 27, 2026
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The proposed rule would restore a streamlined economic reality test, with officials and industry groups citing clarity and flexibility for employers and independent workers.


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