Construction Career News Monitoring

Operation Fresh Start hosts second annual Women in Construction Career Fair in Madison

MADISON, Wis. — Operation Fresh Start hosted its second annual Women in Construction Career Fair in Madison, continuing a decades-long mission that began in 1998 to bring more women into skilled trades careers. The event addresses a significant gender gap …

Bridging the Labor Gap: 200 South Florida Teens to Tackle Hands-On Trade Skills at 2026 Generals Construction Career Day

More than 200 teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County unite with area construction and skilled trade partners for "Generals Construction Career Day" NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Top 100 Construction Trade Careers in America Ranked by Salary and Job Security in 2026

Top 100 Construction Trade Careers in America Ranked by Salary and Job Security in 2026 Colleges Ranking Index by Rebellion Research Top 100 Construction Trade Careers in America Ranked by Salary and Job Security in 2026 Introduction Construction remains …

Top 100 AI Resistant Careers That Cannot Be Replaced by Automation in 2026

Top 100 AI Resistant Careers That Cannot Be Replaced by Automation in 2026 Top 500 Trade School Careers in America Ranked by Salary, Job Security, and Training Time in 2026 Introduction Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries. Software …

Top 100 Fastest Growing Trade Careers Through 2040

Top 100 Fastest Growing Trade Careers Through 2040 Colleges Ranking Index by Rebellion Research Top 100 Fastest Growing Trade Careers Through 2040 Future Proof Skilled Jobs With Strong Demand and High Salaries Introduction Many students entering the …

‘From flipping burgers to big builds’ – meet the young Telford apprentice kickstarting her construction career

Madison Evans, from Telford, embarked on her construction career two years ago and is currently completing a Clerk of Works apprenticeship at Housing Plus Group.  The 24-year-old wanted to pursue a career that would involve working outside while taking on …

Construction Career Days attracts record 1,400 students

Community, Education Northwest Florida Construction Career Days celebrated a record-breaking sixth year in 2026. The annual construction and transportation career fair drew more than 1,400 students and chaperones from schools across seven Northwest Florida …

Students see construction careers in action at live building site

The 14 year 10 pupils from Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College were invited to the Blackthorn development in Crowle as guests of Spitfire Homes. The site, where 30 bespoke homes are being built, offered a close-up look at the modern construction …

Factors putting youngsters off construction careers — and call for national campaign

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is calling for a UK-wide drive, including support from the Welsh Government, to promote the diverse and rewarding career opportunities within the construction industry. The call comes amid new research …

Op-Ed | A defining moment for Sunnyside Yards — and New York’s economy

Sunnyside Yards. (Photo by Mark Hallum) When the Mayor of New York City and the President of the United States sit down to discuss building 12,000 new homes in Queens, it is more than a policy conversation – it is a defining moment. Mayor Mamdani’s …

New Jersey to train women and minorities for construction jobs

The New Jersey Department of Labour and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship has announced $1.5m in grant funding to train women and minority residents for careers in the building and construction industry through the NJBUILD Women and …

Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass. and Suffolk launch STEM-based ‘Daisies Who Build’ program

BOSTON (WHDH) - The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts and Suffolk Construction unveiled a new STEM curriculum and patch program called “Daisies Who Build,” which introduces Girl Scouts in grades K-1 to construction careers while teaching them the …

Career expo looks to hire more women in trades

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Nearly 100 people came to the all-women construction career expo in the city on Friday. Windy Chafin has been a heavy equipment operator for more than 25 years and said she is often the only woman on a job site. “We …

Construction Career Days gives students a hands on look at construction and transportation careers

MILTON, Fla. (WALA) - High school students from seven counties across the Florida Panhandle spent two days exploring future career opportunities at this years’ Construction Career Days. The event gave students a firsthand look at careers in transportation …

CTC Carpentry Program Lays Foundation for Construction Careers

ETR Staff Report Tyler, TX – Students in the Carpentry program at the Tyler ISD Career & Technology Center (CTC) are gaining hands-on experience while working toward the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification, a …

Construction Career Days gives students a hands-on look at construction and transportation careers

Meet the Gateshead teen roofer urging others to 'break the mould' and pursue career in construction

19-year-old roofer Poppy Orton from Gateshead is urging other young people to pursue a career in construction.(Image: Handout/ Optimum Skills ) A teenager who swapped performing arts to become a roofer has urged other women and girls to "smash …

Expanding Pathways for Women in Construction

Women in Construction Week  Blog post: March 6, 2026   Before sunrise on job sites across California, women are helping build the homes, schools, roads, and infrastructure our communities depend on. During Women in Construction Week, the California Labor …

MOWIT Women’s Construction Career Expo set for March 6

Posted on February 12, 2026 | 3 ATTENDANCE at last year’s Missouri Women in Trades MOWIT career expo was the best yet. This year’s expo will be held on Friday, March 6 at the Glaziers Local 513 union hall located at 5916 Wilson Ave. in St. Louis. – Labor …