High school students that attend the #wnccontruction Career Day will get to learn from Cornbread, an CAT official demonstration professional. The CAT simulator provides realistic hand-on learning of the individual equipment.

  Whether you’re looking for a new career path, to upskill, or to learn something new, our Construction Program is for you. https://www.haywood.edu/continuing-education/construction/index.php  https://mountainx.com/news/from-cpp-plumbing-truck-driving-construction-skills-get-boost-from-haywood-arpa-funds/

  The Construction Apprenticeship program allows eligible high school graduates and adult learners to earn while you learn in the classroom and on the job.  The program is a collaborative effort of Blue Ridge Community College, Henderson County Public Schools, Transylvania County Public Schools, Homeschool Association, and local employers working together to support the workforce of today and tomorrow. The Construction Apprenticeship program is a registered North Carolina Apprenticeship with the N.C. Department of Labor. Apply Today for a Construction Apprenticeship https://www.blueridge.edu/programs-courses/apprenticeships/construction-apprenticeship/ Note there are skilled trades apprenticeship programs that include: Electrical HVAC Plumbing

February is CTE Month February is national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, let’s celebrate it together!   During February, the CTE community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in preparing students for careers, including construction and skilled-trades. 

Building Design + Construction reminds us that finding skilled workers is a barrier to job growth in the construction profession. https://www.bdcnetwork.com/more-half-us-contractors-say-finding-skilled-workers-big-barrier-their-growth

Yahoo and ABC news in Arizona show us a video what a 'Construction Career Day' looks like! https://www.yahoo.com/now/construction-career-education-day-001709479.html