With the Philadelphia School District eliminating nearly all skilled trades- and construction-related curriculum from their middle schools, the Wagner Middle School will host an important introduction to the trades for 150 students on Saturday, Dec. 16, during a 3-hour workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The House and Senate fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Conference report includes language that seeks to encourage separating service members to pursue a career in the trades.
To support the need for skilled trade workers, DEWALT will award $200,000 in scholarships to up to 40 students across the U.S. and Canada. Scholarships will help support trade education in a variety of fields, including construction technology, electrical and plumbing.
Simpson Strong-Tie has renewed and expanded its strategic alliance with Building Talent Foundation for another three years. Building Talent Foundation is a national nonprofit organization focused on connecting young people and people from underrepresented groups to skilled trades training and career opportunities.
The construction industry is traditionally focused on family—whether it’s a multi-generational building firm or supplier, or a crew who becomes like family working side by side each day.
The only constant is change. Sometimes, change is slow and unnoticed, until it eventually becomes clear and obvious. A good example would be the training of our trades. Intent and focus of training changes with generations.