Describes the evolution of the heavy equipment operation course at the Prosser School of Technology in New Albany, Indiana, and discusses how obstacles were overcome to implement the program. Includes a form used to solicit business support for the program. (JOW)

Today's secondary, postsecondary and career and technical education students stand poised at the center of industry trends that will benefit them enormously. The country is embarking on a construction boom. As baby boomers approach retirement age, a significant portion of the existing construction workforce will be leaving, thus, demand for…

Across Illinois, in places where unions thrive, construction industry professionals and career and technical education (CTE) teachers are working together in promoting work-based learning program to students. Likewise, the outreach program provides union-supported contractors with qualified candidates for future employment. Programs such as the…

Discusses how some construction companies, notably BE&K in Birmingham, Alabama, are recruiting female workers/students. Describes their summer day camp for girls and their relationship with local schools. (JOW)

Residential construction, like much of today's job market, requires individuals entering the industry to have a more advanced analytical reasoning ability and a broader skill base. There are more than 100 career opportunities in the industry. This includes options for those pursuing skilled trades, and technical and professional positions. Home…

America is facing a skilled labor shortage in the construction industry. Predictions, like those from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, are that things may get worse. Retiring construction workers must be replaced if this industry is to grow. The estimate is around a quarter of a million replacements are needed each year.…