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Navistar Honors Graduates of Uptime Academy

Navistar International Corporation

Navistar recently graduated the 2022-2023 Uptime Academy class, which consisted of 18 apprentices. The school is a 12-month apprenticeship program for high school graduates, offering hands-on training to prepare for a career as a technician.

Navistar’s dealer network employs more than 6,000 technicians, and Navistar is dedicated to the recruitment, education, and success of the vast technician network.

ConstructReach Presents Community Involvement Initiative

The three-day event unites leaders in construction, manufacturing, business, and education to engage youth and tackle workforce issues.

Through this innovative event, ConstructReach seeks to promote collaboration between sectors to diversify the construction and manufacturing pipeline, ensuring a brighter future for the industry and the city of St. Louis.

Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding Courses Available as Part of NCCERconnect Series

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

This streamlined structure makes it easier for instructors to deliver both titles within a single calendar year, using just one learner access code, online grade book, and classroom setup.

This combination setup allows for keeping all the training resources in one place for trainees and instructors.

Manufacturers' Group Honors Vermeer’s Mary Andringa

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

Andringa started out at Vermeer in human resources, then moved to the advertising department and became deeply involved in manufacturing operations.

Andringa has been a strong advocate for workforce development and education throughout her career as a manufacturer.

ACPA & Besser Accepting Applications for 2024 Scholarship

American Concrete Pipe Association

Students participating in, or planning to attend, a technical program, community college, or university are eligible. Winners of the scholarship are also qualified to participate in the ACPA’s 2024 Pipe School.

The scholarship was originally established in 2016 in recognition of the ACPA’s Concrete Pipe Week with the intention of investing in talented and energetic students who have an interest in joining and advancing the industry forward.

Construction Safety

Top 5 Dangers of Working With Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment Colleges of America

The construction industry accounts for a large number of yearly work-related fatalities. There are ways to prevent this by following protocol and knowing the heavy equipment you are working with.

While you can’t predict when a heavy equipment-related accident will occur, should be aware of particular actions that are most likely to cause an accident.

Celebrate the 11th Annual Careers in Construction Month

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

There are numerous ways that construction companies and associations, secondary and postsecondary educational organizations, and other groups can participate in the celebrations and spread the word about careers in construction.

This month-long campaign aims to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire the next generation of craft professionals.

NCCER Releases Updated Version of Solar PV Training Module

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

This introductory textbook covers the fundamentals of solar energy generation, PV systems and their components, and how solar installation projects occur safely and successfully.

The second edition includes updates to reflect modern best practices and industry trends.

International Code Council Reveals 2024 Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code

International Code Council

The new changes to the International Plumbing Code and International Mechanical Code will provide the most substantial format changes to the International Codes in 25 years.

The 2024 IPC improves public health through enhanced waste management requirements and plumbing system resilience to natural hazards.

Training & Education

The Home Depot Foundation Creates New Skilled Trades Opportunities

To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.

To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.

NTI's New Program Aims to Grow Construction Workforce

National Technical Institute

National Technical Institute expands the trained trade workforce by initiating the Regional Immersion Program. The program will train prospective employees and then set them up for success with contractors of their trade.

The school’s courses are all available online and can be completed in as little as nine weeks with video instruction that introduces students to the fundamentals of each respective trade.

IPAF Regional Manager Talks Lift Equipment Safety & Certifications

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Learn some scissor lift and boom lift safety basics from this Q&A.

Ipaf Best Practices Training And Familiarization

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