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New Survey Shows How Nation’s Failure To Invest In Construction Education & Training Programs Makes It Hard For Firms To Build
August 26, 2024
  Â鶹ÊÓƵ& Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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Build Up! Sponsors Needed for Boys & Girls Clubs
Thanks to Kraemer Brothers, the Central Illinois Builders of AGC, Â鶹ÊÓƵof Michigan, and the San Antonio Young Constructors Forum, all of which have provided Build Up! kits to clubs in their region. The clubs are very excited about the prospect of using Build Up! Here are some of the notes we’ve… Read More
September 8, 2008
Associated Contractors of New Mexico Highway Training & Certification Programs
The Associated Contractors of New Mexico (ACNM) has been a partner with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) for the past 12 years in which both state and industry employees are trained under the same program. The Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) classes are… Read More
September 8, 2008
Â鶹ÊÓƵEducation And Research Foundation Scholarship And Awards Programs
Scholarship applications are available online for the 2009 Â鶹ÊÓƵEducation and Research Foundation‘s undergraduate and graduate programs.  College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four-or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction or civil engineering program… Read More
September 8, 2008
Congratulations to Middle Tennessee State University and ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe)
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe) are AGC’s newest student chapters. Sponsored by Â鶹ÊÓƵof Tennessee (Middle Tennessee Branch), MTSU completed its application and was awarded a charter in August of 2008.  In addition, ITT-Technical Institute (Tempe) was… Read More
September 8, 2008
Â鶹ÊÓƵWelcomes Back Student Chapters
Thousands of college students headed back to campus last month and as upper classman and freshmen settle into their collegiate roles, we are reminded of all the dreams young people have for their future. Even in a slow economy, the outlook for construction management graduates is strong. According… Read More
September 8, 2008
Boise State University Takes Top Spot
Â鶹ÊÓƵawarded the student chapter at Boise State University with first prize in the 2008 Outstanding Â鶹ÊÓƵStudent Chapter Contest. The Outstanding Â鶹ÊÓƵStudent Chapter Contest recognizes the top three student chapters for their remarkable work in the community. Boise State was rewarded for assisting… Read More
September 8, 2008
Â鶹ÊÓƵEndorses North Carolina State University's Master of Construction Management Degree
Â鶹ÊÓƵis proud to endorse North Carolina State University’s Master of Construction Management (MCM) Degree.  We applaud their dedication and commitment to higher education in the construction industry. This Master of Construction Management (MCM) Degree demonstrates NC State’s commitment to the… Read More
September 8, 2008
Workforce Development Committee Agenda Includes Presentations
At this point, we expect three presentations: An update on the National Center for Construction Education & Research’s recent and upcoming activities. A presentation on the Construction Career Investigation notebook, video and other resources assembled by the Alliance of Construction… Read More
September 8, 2008
Learn How To Integrate Different Generations Into a Successful Workforce at Â鶹ÊÓƵConference
During his 90-minute session, Mr. Tulgan will discuss the key techniques of flexibility and accountability, which must go hand-in-hand in order for a company to be successful. During this session attendees will: Discover solutions to key Generation X and Y staffing concerns, as well as best… Read More
September 8, 2008
AGC's 2nd Annual Training and Development Conference October 14-16
We invite you to join fellow Â鶹ÊÓƵcontractors and chapter staff in St. Louis October 14-16, 2008 as they discuss the hottest topics in education, training and workforce development for the construction industry. The conference will feature over 20 sessions on subjects ranging from the latest… Read More
September 8, 2008

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