As the cost of tuition rises and the national student loan debt crisis continues to make headlines, parents are concerned about access to higher education. The average college tuition cost has increased in the 2021-2022 academic year at both public and private schools. The stats show that kids are returning to in-person college, but is college worth the…
STONEPILEllc was founded by Dr. Garry Vermaas and Dr. Jodi Vermaas in 2019 with the mission to harness the power of innovation, technology, and experience to train the next generation of construction leaders in values-based perspectives, success-oriented knowledge, and real-world construction skills. We provide the opportunity for an Associate in Applied Science in Construction, a Bachelor of Applied…
Here at STONEPILEllc, we work with the best! Our students, faculty, and advisors come from a wide range of industry-leading businesses including: Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Power Design is among Fortune Magazine’s top 100 workplaces. Zac promotes the success of the company…
Construction work is often perceived as complex, dirty, and unskilled labor. Construction offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career. With over 10 million skilled professionals, construction is a growing industry with a vibrant workforce. Construction offers a great opportunity to build your career. Construction Work Isn’t Just Manual Labor; there’s more to it. Read on. From…
According to the Associated General Contractors of America, construction job openings are up 40% from this time last year. Job openings in construction at the end of April totaled 494,000. The benefits of working in construction are numerous: strong job security, high economic demand, and remarkable career growth opportunities are clear indicators of a thriving industry.…
Are you interested in upgrading your skills or expanding your learning horizons? STONEPILEllc provides a range of courses to serve the needs of our communities and provide pathways to additional learning. One of the main benefits of continuing education is improving and expanding your skillset. Learning new skills empowers you to lead in this vibrant and…
As the construction labor market remains tight and skilled labor shortages persist, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. Is it time to consider a career in construction? Read on! The industry sees a rising number of job openings year-over-year. The count of open construction jobs increased slightly…
Many careers are available within the masonry industry from mason to instructor to project manager. Currently, there is a shortage of skilled masons. Masonry workers use bricks, concrete and concrete blocks, and natural and manufactured stones to build structures. Could this be a lucrative career path? Read on! What Does a Masonry Contractor Do? Masonry contractors are…
Electricians are trade professionals whose responsibilities are to design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems. These systems can be in housing, commercial or industrial buildings, and even in machines and large pieces of equipment. Could this be a lucrative career path? Read on! We offer a Bachelor of Applied Science degree while preparing you to…
We recognize the need to provide quality higher education that is accessible to everyone—even those without the means or strategies for competing on the ACT, SAT, or IB exams. The good news: Like us, numerous community and state colleges do not require high standardized test scores. STONEPILEllc offers your students a higher education opportunity that…
