NPCA Blog: Workforce Development

U.S. college enrollments declined 4.1% in 2022, continuing a trend that has seen falling numbers at two- and four-year colleges. […]

The effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. workforce were apparent in 2020 and 2021: facility closures, quarantines and worker absences […]

Even with unemployment at historic lows, manufacturers across the United States continue to struggle to fill roles. According to a […]

The lack of available, qualified workers is an issue felt across manufacturing, including the precast concrete industry. And with the […]

Nothing sends a bigger groan through the system than a calendar full of meetings for the day. When will we […]

New federal Entry-Level Driver Training requirements have been in effect since February, establishing a national standard for obtaining a commercial […]

By their very nature, the best managers tend to be nurturing, communicative, interactive types known for their ability to bring […]

Trench boxes, shoring, sloping or benching are mandatory for trenches deeper than 5 feet Editor’s Note: Canadian provinces each have […]

Getting the right person for the job also means having the right job for the person.