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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

based organization dedicated to addressing the construction worker shortage, she wondered about the root causes of the housing industry’s skilled worker shortage. million workers by 2025 to meet demand, a decent chunk of that for housing production. . Builders Take the Lead in Training and Job Placement . .

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Digital Builder Ep 63: Upskilling, Vision, and Relationships: Three Secrets to Technology Infusion

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Focusing on school partnerships and upskilling One of the ways construction companies are addressing the skills gap is through partnerships with educational institutions. We revamped it at the beginning of last year, and it has just skyrocketed with folks that are now learning the tools and getting their certificates of completion."

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Autodesk Expands Learning Resources to Boost Digital Skills of Construction Teams in the Office, Trailer and Field

Autodesk Construction Cloud

” Autodesk Construction Cloud Learning Center houses easy-to-follow courses free to everyone and translated into five languages on how to use Autodesk Construction Cloud products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk Takeoff and Autodesk Docs.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Empowering every child with the skills they need by increasing enrollment in high quality pre-K programs; installing a STEM focus in the local school district; expanding enrollment in Early College Programs; and improving adult education opportunities.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC) Director Cecilia Muñoz have announced the expansion of the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative (SC2) to seven new cities.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

On December 15, 2017, Congressional Leaders announced that the conferees appointed by both the House and the Senate reached an agreement to reconcile differences between the House’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”) with the Senate’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and unveiled the text of a final bill (the “Tax Bill”).

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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah

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Gary Herbert insists he has no national political aspirations, but other governors eyeing the White House might want to take a look at his record before they dive into the 2016 race: it will be very hard to top. Herbert, the state’s emphasis on education is the key to growth in every targeted sector in Utah. By Jack Rogers.

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