Today is for the #amazingwomen who've given us #love and care. Make this day stand out for our moms! Fill their day with love, thanks, and the praise they've earned. Cheers to the ones who light up our days! Happy Mother's Day! 💖✨ #LoveYouMom #MothersDay #womeninconstruction

Celebrating National Skilled Trades Day with DEWALT and NCCER! We’re proud that NCCER is a recipient of the DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant. This recognition highlights our commitment to closing the trade skills gap and empowering the next generation of craft workers!

The skilled trades is now recognized as a first class ticket to a well-paying job! Hear why many Gen Z is opting for vocational school instead of pursuing a 4-year college degree in the NPR article written by Windsor Johnston. npr.org/people/5656686… #GenZ #Construction #College

Calling all CTE students! The AGC of America Education & Research Foundation is back to offer students enrolled in construction related programs the opportunity to receive $1,000 for their craft training, renewable for up to 2 years! To learn more visit:
agc.org/learn/educatio… #CTE

Eliminating the $300k in college debt has become a major selling point for GenZ to enter the trades. Find out what The Real Mike Rowe says about the new talent of the construction field in his interview with Christopher C. Cuomo at NewsNation yesterday.
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Here's to decreasing the workforce shortage! Gen Z are increasingly choosing trade schools over college because ‘it’s a straight path to a six-figure job’. Check out the Yahoo Finance article by Orianna Rosa Royle for more. finance.yahoo.com/news/more-gen-…
#genz #yahoonews #tradeschool #cte

Emerging technologies and higher than average starting wages are making construction the industry of choice. Wall Street Journal writer, Te-Ping Chen, showcases the shifting mindset that is reshaping the face of the industry. The Wall Street Journal
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We love to see it! Under the leadership of Dr. Mittie Cannon, @PowerUpLoud is hosting the 9th annual mother-daughter event to empower young women and their mothers to become engaged, educated and explore careers in the construction industry. Way to go!
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Breaking barriers and empowering women to build their futures in construction! Women can do it too!

#WIC #womeninconstruction #breakingbarriers #empoweringwomen

It's finally here! The I BUILT THIS contest is live and taking submissions. Grab your classmates and your camera and record your masterpieces!

Interested? Follow the steps in the post to enter!

Click the link for more information: byf.org/i-built-this-c…

Hard Hat Heroes is an initiative that allows military veterans to receive FREE construction credentials from NCCER, making them more appealing to potential employers.

#HHH #Veterans #VeteranResources

Click the link to claim your free credentials now: veterans.byf.org

Have you heard about Hard Hat Heroes? Better yet, do you know what it is? Drop your answers in the comments below!

#HHH #Veterans #VeteranResources #VeteranSupport #BYF #WeSupportVeterans

There's never been a better time to be in the industry. The construction demand is only growing, and we need YOU!

#Stats #ConstructionStats #WorkforceDevelopment
#WorkforceChallenges #WorkforceDemands

Discover ongoing scholarships at byf.is/scholar, a valuable resource connecting students with diverse opportunities. Explore the latest offerings and take a step closer to your academic goals. 📚✨ #Scholarships #EducationOpportunities #BYFResources

There's never been a better time to join the construction industry than right now with a new wave of investment and prosperity coming. The number of retired skilled workers are record breaking and multimillion dollar projects are underway!

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Through our various Build Your Future construction industry programs, Capital Region BOCES students learn everything from framing to masonry to heavy equipment operation.
#CICM23 BOCES of New York NYS Education Department Cap Region Chamber ACTE New York State School Boards Association

🛠️👷‍♀️Thank you to everyone who celebrated careers in construction month with us this year! Together we are closing the skills gap by bringing awareness to the construction industry and recruiting the next generation of craft professionals!👷‍♂️🚧

Made possible by Bechtel Corporation! 🤝

Construction professionals are known for their technical proficiency and specialized craft skillsets. However, companies also put a premium on soft skills when hiring new employees. What are they, and which ones matter? Read today's blog to find out!

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Happy Thanksgiving from the BYF Team!

Just as this stat says, around 90% of apprentices begin employment with the company they complete an apprenticeship with!

🚨Stay tuned for a special video tomorrow about an apprentice who gained full-time employment from her apprenticeship. 😎