
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.
Read MoreConstruction employment increased in metro areas between April 2017 and April 2018 according to data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Read MoreAccording to Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department, thirty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs.
Read MoreAccording 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.
Read MoreAccording 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.
Read MoreContractors 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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