NPCA Blog: Workforce Development

College Enrollments Are Declining Across the United States

U.S. college enrollments declined 4.1% in 2022, continuing a trend that has seen falling numbers at two- and four-year colleges. […]
Report: U.S. Workforce is Down 500,000 Because of COVID-19

The effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. workforce were apparent in 2020 and 2021: facility closures, quarantines and worker absences […]
5 Approaches Manufacturers are Using to Obtain Skilled Workers

Even with unemployment at historic lows, manufacturers across the United States continue to struggle to fill roles. According to a […]
6 Solutions to Prepare for the Next Labor Shortage

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

Nothing sends a bigger groan through the system than a calendar full of meetings for the day. When will we […]
What to Know about Entry-Level Driver Training Regulations

New federal Entry-Level Driver Training requirements have been in effect since February, establishing a national standard for obtaining a commercial […]
The 5 Most Difficult Management Challenges … Tackled!

By their very nature, the best managers tend to be nurturing, communicative, interactive types known for their ability to bring […]
Prevent Excavation Cave-in Fatalities

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

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