Category: CEDU-News
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AGC recognizes outstanding student construction chapters
California State University-Chico, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Oklahoma State University and Kansas State University were named the nation’s most outstanding student construction chapters of 2024 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The student chapters were each honored for one of four categories: Impact Award, Resilient/Emerging Student Chapter, Community Service and Construction…
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Philadelphia Phillies, NEST host 2nd Skilled Trades All-Star program
The Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, the pioneer of integrated facilities management, will once again join forces to present the second annual Skilled Trades All-Star Program—an immersive, hands-on event designed to educate and inspire Philadelphia middle school students about career opportunities in the skilled trades. The event, which took place June 3, 2025 at Citizens Bank…
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City Electric Supply (CES) launches 2025 Brighter Future Scholarship
City Electric Supply (CES) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Brighter Future Scholarship. CES Cares, the social impact division of CES, launched the program to support the next generation of skilled professionals in the electrical industry. Ten winners across North America will each receive $2,000 and a Milwaukee® Tool starter tool kit to help…
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Rosendin recognizes construction competition student winners
As the electrical sponsor, Rosendin developed a real-world scenario that challenged 14 student teams to plan the design, build, and budget an electrical installation. Texas A&M University’s student team secured first place by demonstrating a deep understanding of the necessary resources and time required to tackle an urban construction project. Ferris State University, from Michigan,…
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C&K Paving builds future leaders through 2025 summer internship program
C&K Paving announces the launch of its 2025 Project Manager Summer Internship/Co-Op Program, offering hands-on training for students and aspiring professionals interested in construction management. Taking place during the summer months across various project sites nationwide, the program is designed to prepare the next generation of industry leaders by immersing them in real-world paving operations…
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Griffin Electric rolls out annual Apprenticeship Training Program
Wayne J. Griffin Electric (Griffin Electric) recently held its annual Apprentice Competition for the hundreds of students enrolled in its in-house Apprenticeship Training Program. Taking place at its Holliston, Massachusetts headquarters and each of regional office in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, apprentices worked in small teams and competed against one another across a series…
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EquipmentShare celebrates National Apprenticeship Day
In honor of National Apprenticeship Day, EquipmentShare, one of the nation’s fastest-growing equipment rental and technology companies, announced the expansion of its U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship program to include commercial driver’s license (CDL) training in two high-growth regions: Central Florida and Central California. The expansion reflects EquipmentShare’s mission to build the future of construction…
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iBuild Central Florida hosting trade competition, job fair
iBuild Central Florida is on a mission to change how students approach graduation. With that graduation date approaching, iBuild Central Florida plans to celebrate students and adults pursuing careers in the construction industry and giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their skills. The 501c3 nonprofit will do that by celebrating trade-bound students that don’t always…
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5 Gripping Ways Our Partnership Boosts Academy Support
84 Lumber and The Home Builders Institute (HBI) are joining forces on a new national partnership that will enhance HBI’s BuildStrong Academies, a network of community-based trade schools designed to prepare individuals for successful careers in the residential construction industry. With a shared commitment to workforce development, HBI and 84 Lumber aim to provide critical…