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. 

  Do you know how Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) supports construction trades? Continuing Education Programs & Courses Apprenticeships Carpentry Commercial Electrical Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Masonry NC General Contractors CE Course Plumbing Residential Electrical Welding More at BRCC -  https://www.blueridge.edu/programs-courses/construction-trades/

  Construction Dive provides 5 jobs that are tough to fill: Mechanics  / Millwrights Carpenters Plumbers Construction Managers Electricians Support the WNC Career Construction Day on March 28 & 29 by sponsoring your business or volunteering.  We are expecting >500 high school students each day!

What may the future of construction in 2023? Architecture? Construction backlog? Material prices? Labor shortages? Construction input costs> Strupp J. 5 charts that hint at what’s in store for construction in 2023. Construction Dive. Published December 6, 2022. Accessed January 10, 2023. https://www.constructiondive.com/news/5-charts-hint-at-whats-in-store-construction-economy-2023/638059/ ‌

According to a recent Asheville State of the Workforce survey in Western North Carolina, these are the desired industry-specific credentials sought: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification Journeyman qualifications OSHA 10 training National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) training Training or experience in construction, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping See all of the data in this PDF.