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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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- Commercial HVAC
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- General Trades
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- Industrial Maintenance
- Multi-Family Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Reimagining Training
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- Safety
- Solar
- Training Programs
- Voice of the Customer
- Workforce Development
From New Hire to Long-Term Employee: The Role of Training in Retention
May 28, 2025
General Trades
In this blog, we’ll explore how training impacts every stage of the employee lifecycle and how training programs are helping those in the trades improve ...
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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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