If there鈥檚 one thing we can do collectively to advance our industry, it is to ensure that we continue to attract and retain talented people to meet the nation鈥檚 ever-increasing construction needs. October is Careers in Construction Month, and 老牛影视is highlighting programs that promote life-long learning experience鈥攁nd national recognition based on achievement at every level.

The next time you renew your membership in ABC, you will see an added contribution on your invoice for the Trimmer Construction Education Foundation (TCEF). Trimmer is ABC鈥檚 partner to help expand our skilled workforce and the affiliated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is a critical part of ABC鈥檚 commitment to expand merit shop training programs and promote construction careers.

The Trimmer Construction Education Foundation (TCEF) announced the听Build Your Future scholarship听June 10 which offers a financial reward to anyone who is currently pursuing craft professional training in the construction industry through a NCCER-accredited program or a state- or federally-approved apprenticeship program in a merit-shop training facility.听

The Trimmer Construction Education Foundation (TCEF) re-launched its auction and now you can bid on some of the top items from your phone. The funds go to TCEF, a non-profit, charitable organization that funds efforts to train and retain the construction industry workforce through grants, scholarships and financially supporting annual 老牛影视competitions and awards. Auction items include golf packages, beach vacations, Texas-style BBQ, cases of wine and much more.听

In an effort to raise funds for the Trimmer Construction Education Foundation and ABC鈥檚 National Craft Championships, Construction Executive magazine is donating $1 for every new 鈥渓ike鈥� on its Facebook page throughout the month of April.

A new Facebook contest beginning Thursday, April 25 supports the 2013 National Craft Championships (NCC) competitors who are gearing up for the competition, which will be held April 30-May 2. The contest provides an opportunity to vote for one of the 13 crafts represented at the competition. To vote, visit the NCC Facebook page here. The winning craft will be announced at NCC Thursday, May 2.

A new Facebook contest beginning Thursday, April 25 supports the 2013 National Craft Championships (NCC) competitors who are gearing up for the competition, which will be held April 30-May 2. The contest provides an opportunity to vote for one of the 13 crafts represented at the competition. To vote, visit the NCC Facebook page here. The winning craft will be announced at NCC Thursday, May 2.

A new Facebook contest beginning Thursday, April 25 supports the 2013 National Craft Championships (NCC) competitors who are gearing up for the competition, which will be held April 30-May 2. The contest provides an opportunity to vote for one of the 13 crafts represented at the competition. To vote, visit the NCC Facebook page here. The winning craft will be announced at NCC Thursday, May 2.