The construction of the new state Holyoke Veterans Home includes a goal to use apprentices for 20% of the work hours. This $482 million, union-only project is still in the early stages, with just over ...

Bill would allow journeymen to oversee two apprentices. Construction unions oppose change, citing safety concerns. Supporters say it will address skills gap and labor demand. Public hearing scheduled ...

The Dept. of Labor's inbox has been swamped by more than 300,000 comments—the vast majority from construction workers, according to a top union official—weighing in on the department’s proposal to ...

Latest government figures show spending on construction peaked at $1.3 billion in August; however, there is still a huge hurdle facing contractors and hindering the current boom — the availability of ...

Apprenticeship in union construction (left) and in the open shop (right) would change under a federal proposal that now exempts the industry. Images: IBEW (left); ABC-San Diego (right) August 29, 2019 ...

If the answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then apprenticeship could be the right strategy to meet your needs for skilled workers. Almost 14%, or 5.5 million Americans ages 16 to 24 are neither ...

Proponents of modernizing the nation’s apprenticeship system have been left hanging again, but a new administration in Washington could rekindle hopes for change that recently died with a withdrawn ...

In an election pitch last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new incentive payments of $10,000 for eligible apprentices in residential construction. The federal government has committed ...

After bouncing around in several job paths, including retail sales, office receptionist and warehouse worker, Cindy Crisanto has begun a potentially lucrative career as a welder and ironworker — a ...

State labor officials marked Women in Construction Week with a new public awareness campaign and toolkit designed to increase women’s participation in the building trades and expand equitable ...

Looking for a switch in careers, or a job that doesn't need four years of school? An apprenticeship might be right for you.