Thank You Donors: CSU Construction Management Program
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Security Awareness Training Needs a Revamp
Sue Poremba, Construction Dive
Awareness training plays an important role in an organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. But while security tools and platforms are regularly updated or replaced to meet the challenges of a constantly changing threat landscape, security awareness training has remained stagnant.
The Art of Building People
Richard Walker, Constructor Magazine
The future of our industry is in a state of flux. From an increased demand for talent to more focus on cost competitiveness, disruptions are afoot. While analyzing your business model and tightening operating procedures are important, it is even more important to focus on one critical asset: your people.
The importance of prioritizing employee development cannot be overstated. It’s the competitive advantage too often overlooked.
Department of Labor Awards $50M To Expand Apprenticeships
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $50 million in Apprenticeship Building America grant funding for Registered Apprenticeship hubs – organizations that help employers design, develop and deliver programs – and support the establishment, scaling and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs in new and fast-growing industries and occupations.
Firms Extend ACE Mentor Student Links to Expand Industry Talent Pool
Johanna Knapschaefer and Debra K. Rubin, ENR
The ACE Mentor program is rallying AEC firm support for a new effort to ensure that more industry-underrepresented engineering and construction students in college level programs earn degrees and start industry careers. Academic data show that just 10% earned degrees, on average, with just 50% doing so at some universities in the best-case scenarios.
2nd Annual Cleveland Builds Clay Shoot Raises Awareness, Funds and Fun
On May 5, more than 180 members of the union construction industry spent the day shooting clays during Cleveland Builds’ 2nd annual fundraiser. More than $60,000 was raised - $10,000 more than last year - to support Cleveland Builds' work to promote careers in the skilled trades. Cleveland Builds’ pre-apprenticeship training is perfect for those who like to work with their hands and want a fulfilling career with good pay and excellent benefits. This year’s Clay Shoot brought an increased number of participants, funds, fun and awareness raised.