Higher Education

Construction offers a great opportunity to develop your career. With over 10 million skilled professionals, construction is a growing industry with a vibrant workforce. 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. Get started with a higher education…

A painful labor shortage continues to impact all sectors, especially the construction industry. The construction sector has lost more than 1 million workers, and almost all areas of the industry are experiencing project delays due to skilled labor shortages. According to a model developed by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the construction industry will…

Everyone should have access to education. Educational institutions should provide ways to meet students’ varied needs, leading to a fulfilling, equitable, and accessible education experience. We know that higher education’s soaring costs are one of today’s most significant financial hurdles for students. Paying for college is expensive—what can be done? What is Accessible Education? Creating accessible…

When thinking of an industry dominated by men, construction is usually one of the first to come to mind. Not any more! More and more women are breaking barriers and succeeding in the construction field. Read on for information about some amazing opportunities for women! Photo created by wirestock – www.freepik.com The Institute for Women’s Policy…

The construction industry is competitive; you must stay ahead of the game. Adding on education as an employee benefit can help both the company and the individual. Read on! Photo created by gpointstudio – www.freepik.com Why Continuing Education? Continuing education refers to any post-secondary programs that people pursue after their formal education. There are plenty of options: seminars,…

When it comes to choosing which college to attend, there are plenty of options. Today one of the biggest concerns for students is the cost of earning a degree. Community college seems like a good solution to this problem; however, only about 13% of students end up graduating from community college within the two years allotted.1 Isn’t there…

When people think of construction, they imagine builders and skilled workers, but there’s so much more. As one of the largest industries in the U.S., the construction market remains a major contributor to the US economy. The construction industry is generally divided into three categories: building construction, heavy/civil engineering construction, and specialty trades. For students who are in search of…