Build a Program that Builds the World

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The Foundation of a Skilled Society

Homes, schools, stores, hospitals, stadiums, utilities, roads... everything starts with construction. And construction starts with skilled individuals who can pick up their tools and create something new.

But without a sustainable way to pass skills and knowledge from one generation to the next, many important trades - and the very infrastructure of the modern world - are at risk of fading away.

Construction education is key to the future—and to improving the lives of millions of people.

Skilled Trades Construction Education Providers

Contractors

Construction companies offer training and professional development to employees through in-house programs.

K-12

High schools, middle schools and other secondary institutions offer career and technical education to students.

Higher Education

Community colleges, trade schools and universities offer skilled trades training.

Organizations

Associations, government organizations and nonprofits provide skilled trades education programs.

The Challenge: Merging Construction and Education

Successfully creating a skilled trades education program means combining in-depth understanding from two very different fields—most aspiring providers only have a background in one or the other.

Construction

Technical Skills
Tools, Materials & Equipment
Safety Practices
Industry Codes & Regulations

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Education

Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Testing and Grading
Education Standards & Requirements

Meet Your Guide: NCCER

Construction education requires expertise in both construction and education. NCCER offers both sides of the equation, bridging the gap and helping organizations build impactful training programs that prepare participants for productive and successful careers in the construction industry.

For 30 years, the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) has helped build construction education programs across the country by providing:

Expert-developed curricula for more than 50 craft areas

Industry-recognized training credentials for both knowledge and performance

Journey-level, foreman, and superintendent certifications

Support and resources for instructors and program personnel

Guidance from our experienced team of workforce development professionals

And More as part of our suite of comprehensive construction education solutions

Who We Serve:

380K+

learners annually gaining the skills to shape their careers and communities

31K+

instructors and administrators inspiring and training the next generation of builders

6,600+

programs paving pathways to success across the U.S. and beyond

Contractors | Secondary Schools | Postsecondary Schools | Associations | Pipeline | Corrections | Government

The Blueprint for Construction Education

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