ERIC Number: EJ909605
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-1527-1803
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CTE Students See the Green in New Construction Jobs
Kramer, Steven; Foster, John
Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), v85 n8 p36-37 Nov-Dec 2010
The construction industry has long been a leader in predicting economic prosperity and in responding to customers' needs. In the last few years, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has managed to assemble the only ANSI-approved standards for green construction in the nation. During this time and with an eye toward the future, NAHB and its workforce development arm, the Home Builders Institute (HBI), have been assessing the growth opportunities of the industry and preparing for the demands of a green economy. Green construction is one aspect of the building sector that continues to gain steam. This article discusses how NAHB and NOCTI, formerly the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute and the leader in technical skill assessment, are working together to help create a pipeline of skilled green workers to meet the growing demand.
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Demand Occupations, Educational Demand, Partnerships in Education, Vocational Education, Labor Force Development, Energy Conservation, Energy Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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