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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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Students who complete the course receive certificates that are recognized by the Department of Labor. Its goal for 2025 is to have the program offered in 65 schools, with 5,000 students enrolled, and 20% of those earning certificates placed in construction jobs.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Hovnanian Homes, Dallas-Fort Worth. Alexa Drees Walker , 31, Design Center Director, Drees Homes, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Certifications • Arkansas Contractors License. Dallas-Fort Worth. . Meredith Chapman , 36, Area Sales Manager, K. Akel Homes.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Four ports are located along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith, Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff. To date, over 54,000 certificates have been awarded to Arkansas workers.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

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By integrating VDC with the safety department, Emmanuel was able to coordinate online OSHA trainings and guide the VDC department to receive OSHA 10 hour certifications. The value of this education was realized by the efforts Emmanuel previously focused on to help elevate safety within the company.