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"We need to debunk the inference made by parents that vocational and technical jobs are inferior"David McGrath, emeritus English professor at the College of DuPage
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ABC will be celebrating Construction Safety Week 2018, May 7-11, with an awareness campaign highlighting member achievements in safety performance and ABC’s commitment to achieving zero-incident jobsites. Use
#ABCMeritShopProud
&
#SafetyWeek
to share your safety success!
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It's Women in Construction Week! This article from Construction Dive features Rebecca Severson, a woman who shepherds a culture of safety in her daily life.
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ABC's National Craft Champions were recognized out on the field, in front of a 30,000+ crowd.
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ABC Celebrates Women in Construction Week! Meet Wendy Novak, president and CEO of ABC’s Western Washington Chapter.
#WomenInConstruction
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This week is National Women in Construction Week! Check ABC's social media channels for posts highlighting successful women in our industry throughout the week.
#ABCMeritShopProud
#WICWeek2019
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ABC Celebrates Women in Construction Week! Meet Pamela Volm, owner of Annapolis Contracting Inc., Annapolis, Md., and 2015 ABC National chair. Read more about Pamela:
#WomenInConstruction
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We might work for different companies or trades, but today
we’re united by one goal: safety. We are proud to be a part
of
#SafetyWeek
.
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Meet the 2017 ABC Construction Management Competition competitors. 20 of our ABC Student Chapter teams from across the U.S!
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“We must do a better job of promoting apprenticeship in construction, removing barriers to training and hiring and developing a pipeline of students exploring a career in the trades,” said
@CT_ABC
Chapter President Chris Fryxell.
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ABC CEO Mike Bellaman Appointed to Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion for all Americans
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On Veterans Day and every day, we honor and celebrate those who have served to defend our nation and protect our freedom.
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Did you know that women in craft professional roles increased from 3% of the workforce to 12% between 2013 and 2018.
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“Contractors are becoming more and more concerned about surging materials prices—especially metals,” says Chief Economist Anirban Basu
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CHECK OUT the nation's best electricians, welders, plumbers, carpenters and sheet metal workers as they showed off their skills in our six-hour hands-on National Craft Championships
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Safety training is essential to keeping construction crews safe, but the quality and curriculum of training varies across the industry. Learn about the steps to position training programs to meet today’s worker safety needs.
#ABCMeritShopProud
#SafetyWeek
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ABC President & CEO Mike Bellaman will be interviewed on Varney & Co. on
@FoxBusiness
today at 11:50 a.m. The topic is the skilled construction worker shortage and apprenticeships.
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ABC is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and support quality training that develops a safe, skilled and productive workforce.
#NAW17
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This week is National Apprenticeship Week!
Did you know that ABC member contractors spend $1.6 billion annually to produce the highest-skilled workforce using apprenticeships and professional development programs?
#NAW2019
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Check out this great story on Shawn Tyk, a recent graduate of ABC Metro’s apprenticeship program, who recently competed in the local and national craft competitions!
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Welcome to ABC Convention 2018! Today will be packed with education sessions, construction competitions and safety best practices.
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There’s a shortage of 500,000 construction workers right now. We need more quality CTE programs to get students the industry skills to fill these jobs and fund their future.
#CTEMonth
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Between 240,000 and 360,000 military members transition to civilian life each year, which isn't easy. 100+ construction industry organizations—including ABC and many of its members—pledged in 2014 to employ 100,000 veterans by 2019.
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Construction workers are among the happiest employees America’s workforce. Many started in a high-school CTE program
#CTEMonth
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Help spread the word about the many career opportunities in the construction industry! Visit or for resources on Careers in Construction Month.
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The best of the best are here competing in ABC’s National Craft Championship!
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Making Their Voices Heard! More than 500 ABC members came to Washington, D.C., for meetings with top administration & congressional leaders on the issues that impact merit shop construction at both the federal & state levels during Legislative Week 2018.
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The construction industry needs to fill 430,000 jobs this year. ABC will be joining
@CNN
on
@NewDay
this morning to discuss why there is and has been a shortage of qualified craft professionals in the industry.
Be sure to tune in!
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Twenty-seven ABC chapter staff from 18 ABC chapters came to D.C. this week to help their members win and deliver work!
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On March 27, ABC recognized the country’s top construction projects and leading company-wide safety and diversity programs at the 29th annual Excellence in Construction Awards gala. View all of the winning project photos on ABC's Facebook and Flickr accounts!
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ABC apprenticeship grad Christian Morfin, who now owns his own business, was interviewed on Fox Business today. “You, sir, are living the American Dream,” host Stuart Varney said of Morfin’s successful career journey.
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D.C. Appeals Court Rejects Davis-Bacon Expansion on Private Project
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This week is National Apprenticeship Week! Apprenticeships can prepare a highly-skilled workforce to meet the needs of employers in all industries across the country. Visit the DOL's website to learn how to get involved!
#ABCMeritShopProud
#NAW2018
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Associated Builders and Contractors is proud to announce its endorsement of President Donald J. Trump for reelection.
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ABC Member Testifies Before Congress on Expanding Apprenticeship Programs
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Members and staff from
@ABCNational
met with
@BetsyDeVosED
to highlight workforce development solutions to fill 500K construction jobs today
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We celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with the men and women who went from apprentices to champions!
#NAW2016
#ApprenticeshipWorks
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Great feature this morning by on ABC's pilot apprenticeship program for vets.
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ABC's Mike Bellaman speaking about the skills gap that's impacting our industry
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@KerryLutz
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Thanks
@SkanskaUSA
for letting us take part in the ‘Stand Down for Safety’ event today in Washington, D.C .
#SafetyWeek
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You don't need a bachelors degree to land a high-paying job in
#construction
@NPR
@ElissaNadworny
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#CareersInConstructionMonth
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There are half a million jobs ready to be filled in the construction industry today.
#ABCMeritShopProud
#NAW2018
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ABC released its 2019 Top Performers lists, which recognize ABC member contractors’ achievements in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence ranked by work hours, with special designations identified.
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Unemployment rates improved in the
#construction
industry in 33 states from Oct 15-Oct 16, how did your state fare?
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Kicking off ABC Convention 2019 at the Opening General Session, welcoming all of our competitors and attendees!
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Build Your Future scholarship program. Sponsored by NCCER, 10 scholarships worth $2,000 each are available through the Trimmer Construction Education Foundation. The application deadline is Friday, July 13.
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ABC contractor members spent $1.6 billion to educate their employees in 2018. 980,000 course attendees received craft, leadership and safety education to advance their careers in commercial and industrial construction. Learn more!
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Proud to celebrate
#CTEMonth
and the world-class programs that connect students with skills education that leads to meaningful careers
#ABCMeritShopProud
#28daysofCTE
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ABC CEO Mike Bellaman on set
@FoxBusiness
for an interview on infrastructure and workforce development.
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“The dedication to top-notch construction, quality craftsmanship and world-class safety exhibited by this year’s champions is truly impressive,” said 2018 ABC National Chair George R. Nash Jr. Congratulations to our 2018 NCC Champions!
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Check out ABC President and CEO Mike Bellaman's live appearance on
@SquawkCNBC
this morning. Topics: construction's confidence, the skilled labor shortage and infrastructure.
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The
#ABCMeritShopProud
way rejects violence, coercion and intimidation of anyone, by anyone, at any time.
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That's a wrap for day two of Legislative Day! So many amazing speakers and educational breakout sessions! Thank you
@SmileyForWA
and
@RepMullin
for stopping by!
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ABC is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and support quality training that develops a safe, skilled and productive workforce.
#NAW17
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ABC Celebrates Women in Construction Week! Meet Stephanie Schmidt, ABC Northeast Region vice chair and president of ABC Member Poole Anderson LLC, State College, Pa.
#WomenInConstruction
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To all who served - thank you! Check out this great
@ConstructionMag
article on how to translate military experience to construction jobs!
#ABCMeritShopProud
#VeteransDay
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Hundreds of female volunteers from the ABC Metro Washington Chapter help shed light on women builders and challenges some women-led households face.
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According to the results of ABC's 2019 Workforce Development Survey, ABC members invested $1.6 billion to educate their employees in 2018, up from $1.1 billion in 2013.
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1200+ people packed into the Long Beach Convention Center to find out the results of the ABC Careers in Construction Awards ceremony!
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Watch ABC's Mike Bellaman on
@cspanwj
this morning talking about infrastructure and other construction-related topics.
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ABC Celebrates Women in Construction Week! Meet Michele Roberts-Bauer, president, ABC Heart of America Chapter.
#WomenInConstruction
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Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, November 14-20! ABC has partnered with
@NCCER
@BuildYourFuture
and their new CareerStarter program to help people interested in construction find the right apprenticeship program anywhere in the country.
#NAW2022
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Congratulations to the 2020 ABC National Diversity Excellence Award winner
@UnitedRentals
! Sponsored by
@UnitedRentals
this award recognizes exemplary diversity leadership!
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Wishing all of our members, partners, volunteers and staff a very
#HappyThanksgiving
!
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Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) speaking about the merit shop & growing the economy at the Free Enterprise Alliance Reception.
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ABC is honored to announce it has received the Pledge to America’s Workers Presidential Award, which was presented today at a White House event. Read more
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On September 2, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates and honors the greatest worker in the world – the American worker. Labor Day 2019 is the 125th anniversary of Labor Day being celebrated as a national holiday.
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Congratulations to ABC’s CMC students, Student Chapter of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Craft Instructor and Craft Professional of the Year and NCC competitors! These champions were celebrated in Long Beach at the Careers in Construction awards.
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Greg Sizemore, ABC’s vice president of health, safety, education and workforce development, has been appointed to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.
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“Construction is not only an economic driver and causes so much economic opportunity, in essence it’s what helps us maintain our quality of life,” said Brian Sampson, president and CEO of ABC Empire State.
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ABC signed on to
@POTUS
"Pledge to America's Workers" today, committing to educating and developing at least 500,000 construction workers over the next five years.
#ABCMeritShopProud
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June Is National Safety Month! ABC is proud to join the
@NSCsafety
and thousands of organizations nationwide who are celebrating National Safety Month 2018.
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What If Your Company Could Be 770 Percent Safer than the Industry Average? Visit .
#SafetyWeek
#SafetyMatters
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16 high school students studying electrical and plumbing trades with the Mid-Coast Academy program took a field trip to learn what it takes to work in the construction industry.
#ABCMeritShopProud
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Thank you
@GovRonDeSantis
for highlighting the important role construction plays in our economy, encouraging education via
#Apprenticeships
and supporting those who pursue a career in construction during
@ABCNational
’s
#LegislativeDay
.
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ABC is excited to announce the launch of its new digital book, The Hands That Build America, which highlights five years of merit shop workforce success stories.
#ABCMeritShopProud
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In front of a nearly sold-out crowd of more than 41,000 people, 2018 National Craft Championships gold medalists stood on the Washington Nationals baseball field July 3 and were honored for their hard work as trained craftsmen.
#ABCMeritShopProud
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It’s our job to inform and inspire the next generation of craft professionals! Celebrate Careers in Construction Month and promote the opportunities the industry has to offer.
#ABCMeritShopProud
#careersinconstructionmonth
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It's Military Appreciation Month! Read about ABC Members who donated $200K+ to Military Family Charity
@FoldsofHonor
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ABC Celebrates Women in Construction Week! Meet Ann McNeill, owner of MCO Construction & Services Inc., Miami. Check out this 2014 CE article featuring Ann -
#WomenInConstruction
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“In order to remain the greatest nation on earth, we must equip our workforce with the skills necessary to compete in the modern economy,” ABC Keystone Chapter President and CEO David Sload said.
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“Between today’s employment and construction spending reports, it is clear that the economy continues to exhibit strong momentum and abundant confidence,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
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"ABC’s construction institute graduated 150 tradesmen last Saturday—and they already have jobs.”
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National Construction Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5 Percent, the Lowest June Rate on Record
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At ABC we don’t just build buildings, we build communities. Want more control of your own destiny? Learn more at .
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The construction industry is open & inclusive to all Americans from all walks of life. Vist
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Dwana Grace and Stacia Brightmon, apprentices from ABC member
@SB_EPC
attended an event at the
@WhiteHouse
to highlight the Pledge to America’s Workers
#ABCMeritShopProud
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Come celebrate the competitors in the National Craft Championships and the Construction Management Competition in Long Beach Calif. You can also check out the amazing speakers we've got lined up for ABC Convention 2018!
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