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Best Practices for Teaching the Construction Trades (With Implementation Checklist)
			Teaching construction skills like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing is unique from almost every other teaching discipline. Instructors teach hands-on skills that carry immediate real-world applications. ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						How Davidson County, NC, is Building a Skilled, Confident, and Safer Facilities Team
					
																						
			October 9, 2025		
				
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3 Reasons the Trades are Ideal for Second-Chance Hiring
					
																						
			May 28, 2025		
		 Workforce Development		
		
		
			Here’s why the trades are a top career choice for individuals to find meaningful, stable employment after a justice encounter.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Pre-Apprenticeship Programs: A Pathway to Career Exploration and Apprenticeship Access
					
																						
			April 18, 2025		
		 Workforce Development		
		
		
			Pre-apprenticeships offer the perfect way for learners to get foundational knowledge and experience that will be the perfect jumping-off point for a range of lucrative, ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						MRO Readiness: Why Maintenance Teams Need More Than Just Spare Parts to Prevent Disruptions
					
																						
			April 15, 2025		
		 Industrial Maintenance		
		
		
			MRO readiness requires skilled workers. Blended learning equips teams with the skills to prevent disruptions, reduce downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Women in the Trades: How to Encourage, Mentor, and Recruit Women into Trade Careers
					
																						
			April 9, 2025		
		 Workforce Development		
		
		
			  Women have a powerful role to play in the skilled trades, yet they remain chronically ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						3 Practical Steps for Inspiring Instructors to Use New Technology
					
																						
			March 24, 2025		
		 Reimagining Training		
		
		
			Educational technology promises interactive, personalized learning in the classroom. But with that rapid adoption comes a ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						The State of Hiring in the Construction Trades
					
																						
			March 18, 2025		
				
		
		
			According to the Associated General Contractors of America, a staggering 94% of contractors experience difficulty filling ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						The Most Important Tool in a Worker’s Toolbox: Knowledge
					
																						
			March 12, 2025		
				
		
		
			A worker arrives at a job site, toolbox in hand, ready to tackle the day’s challenges. ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						How to Track the Success of Technology Based on Student Outcomes
					
																						
			February 19, 2025		
		 Reimagining Training		
		
		
			  To run a successful construction trades education program, you need the right tools and resources. ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Hidden Costs of Downtime: Why Training Matters
					
																						
			February 11, 2025		
		 Industrial Maintenance		
		
		
			This blog explores the true cost of downtime, the role human error plays in equipment failures.		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Moving from Tactical to Strategic Leadership in Workforce Development
					
																						
			January 30, 2025		
		 Workforce Development		
		
		
			Dr. Lauren Holubec is an experienced leader with a proven track record in workforce development, STEM ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						How To Align Your Construction Trades Curriculum With State Standards
					
																						
			January 6, 2025		
		 Training Programs		
		
		
			If you’ve spent your career in the trades, you know your craft inside and out. You’ve ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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						Top 5 Skills Job-Seekers Need for Entry-Level Technician Jobs
					
																						
			December 9, 2024		
				
		
		
			Skilled workers for trades such as HVAC, Plumbing, and more are in high demand. According to ...		
					
					
														
									
								
													
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