The ABC National Craft Championships represent the pinnacle of skilled trades competition in the United States, bringing together nearly 200 top competitors from ABC chapters across the country to demonstrate
SkillsUSA is a national organization that focuses on preparing students for careers in technical fields and serves over 300,000 members annually to ensure a skilled workforce. This article is designed
Key Takeaways Hawaii offers over 100 registered apprenticeship programs, with ABC Hawaii’s state-approved, U.S. Department of Labor–registered programs in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, and Roofing serving as a leading pathway
ABC Hawaii’s four-year, 8,000-hour carpentry apprenticeship lets you earn wages from day one while learning the trade and working toward State of Hawaii DLIR-recognized credentials.
A Complex Job Market, and a Clear Path in Construction Today’s job market is complex, but one thing is clear: construction is a standout career choice. The industry offers multiple
Strengthening Hawaii’s Workforce Through Diverse Trade Training Craft Training & Apprenticeship ABC Hawaii Chapter offers Five Trades, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painter, and Roofing. We continually seek additional crafts and trades
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Play Video Key Takeaways Construction workforce training in Hawaii is a structured system of pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and advanced skill development built to meet the state’s unique island-based construction demands. Hawaii’s
Play Video Introduction: Who Should Read This and What to Expect If you are a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or industry partner operating in Hawaii, understanding how a construction association can
There is a significant shift underway in construction, and the latest Construction AI survey makes that clear. For years, builders talked about tech as if it were something coming “someday.”
Play Video Artificial intelligence might seem unrelated to construction and the skilled trades at first glance. For many people in this industry, AI feels like something meant for tech companies,
AI in construction ROI is starting to sound less like hype and more like a real line item you can point to on a job cost report. If you are
Living in the islands comes with a certain price tag, a reality we all understand. But recently, things feel a bit heavier, and the financial pressure is more apparent. Business
You might have a specific picture in your head of a construction site. You likely see hard hats, heavy machinery, and many men. For decades, this has been the standard
You hear a lot about artificial intelligence these days. It feels like it’s everywhere. You probably think it has no place in a hands-on industry like construction, right? But what
You’ve seen it happen. A minor disagreement over a blueprint spirals into a full-blown shouting match. The tension on a job site can get so thick you could cut it
The construction industry is at a crossroads. We all feel it every day on the job site. The demand for skilled workers keeps climbing, but the pipeline for new talent
You see a great new hire walk onto your job site, full of potential. A few months later, they’re gone. You’re left holding the bag, trying to fill another spot
You see it every day on the job site. You talk about it with your friends and family. The dream of living in paradise feels like it’s slipping away for
You have likely heard the buzz about AI. It seems to be everywhere, changing industries from retail to transportation. But what does it mean for the actual construction project? We
