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Drew Brees and The Brees Dream Foundation Announce New Educational Facility For Skilled Trades

The Brees Dream Foundation today announced the launch of a new educational facility in Kenner, LA for training Louisianans in the skilled trades for construction. The BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans will provide its training programs at no cost to students. Citing the severe labor shortage here and throughout the country, officials said the purpose of the academy is to teach construction trade skills to anyone seeking a new career path and place them into well-paying jobs.

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Construction Employment Increases In 256 Metro Areas

Construction employment increased in metro areas between April 2017 and April 2018 according to data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Construction Employment Rises in 35 States and D.C. From January 2017 to January 2018

According to Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department, thirty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs.

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Construction Employment Increases In 243 Metro Areas

According to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America shows which states have increased construction employment and those that have decreased.

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Commercial Construction Index Finds High Optimism in U.S. Commercial Construction Industry

According to the Q3 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, commercial construction is in high demand across the country. Contractors expect growth in the industry.

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Construction Employment Increases in May to Eight-Year High

Contractors Struggle to Fill Jobs as Weekly Hours Reach Highest May Level Since Series Began in 2006; Association Officials Urge Greater Public-Sector Support for Career and Technical Education Programs.

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