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NCCER Update October 2011

NCCER Update October 2011. Total Construction Employment. National Construction Outlook. National Construction Outlook Employment ( Proj . 2018): 8.55 Million Job Growth ( Proj . 2008-2018): 1.3 Million jobs. Maryland Construction Outlook. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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NCCER Update October 2011

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  1. NCCER Update October 2011

  2. Total Construction Employment

  3. National Construction Outlook National Construction Outlook Employment (Proj. 2018): 8.55 Million Job Growth (Proj. 2008-2018): 1.3 Million jobs

  4. Maryland Construction Outlook • Bureau of Labor Statistics • Top 10 Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Construction and Extraction occupation: • #5 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division • #10 Baltimore-Towson, MD Metropolitan Division

  5. Educate the Workforce of Tomorrow U.S. Census Bureau • 8 of the 10 fastest growing occupations through 2014 do not require a bachelor's degree • They Require a 2-year Associate's Degree or • Post-Secondary Training SOURCE: "Educate the Work Force of Tomorrow" by Luke Bellsnyder & Jon Fisher. (03/06/2009)

  6. Updates to G.I. Bill Post-9/11 G.i. Bill • Effective October 1, 2011 • On-the-Job training, Apprenticeships, and Non-college degree programs now accepted • Reimbursement also available for multiple Licensing and Certification Tests SOURCE: http://www.gibill.va.gov

  7. Return On Investment (ROI) Summary of Training Benefits SOURCE: Construction Industry Institute (CII). RT231-1 “Construction Industry Craft Training in the United States & Canada” (Aug 2007)

  8. Mission To build a safe, productive & sustainable workforce of craft professionals

  9. Involvement For more information, visit: www.nccer.org/FindCenter.asp

  10. NCCER Curriculum • Over 60 disciplines in print for: • Craft • Energy • Sustainability • Safety • Pipeline • Management

  11. Sustainable/Green Curriculum • Green Topics in HVAC: • 4 modules • 40 general continuing education hours (GBCI) • Intro to Solar Photovoltaics (PV) • Prepares students for NABCEP Entry-level Exam • Solar PV installer curriculum in development • Wind Turbine Maintenance Tech • Wind is the fastest growing energy source in the US • Wind Farms operate or being constructed in 34 states

  12. NCCER Curriculum Competency-Based Curricula • Modular in format for flexibility & custom task training • Demonstrate competencies through written & performance tests • Successful verified through the National Registry Portable industry-recognized credentials For more information, visit: www.nccer.org/CredentialsOverview.aspx

  13. Curriculum Online • Includes: • Instructor Toolkit • Online Lectures • Video Presentations • Personalization Tools • Whiteboard view & ability to organize modules in different sequence available • Allows highlighting of key text & notes • Quizzes • Active Figures • Spanish Content • Currently: 8 Titles – 10 by Spring, 2012

  14. NCCER Cert Preferred NCCER Certification Preferred Must agree to take NCCER Assessment Craft training through NCCER Pay based upon written exam or NCCER Certification NCCER Skills Assessment Required

  15. Secondary & Post-Secondary Education Accredited Training Sponsors VT ME WA MT ND NH MN MA NY OR WI RI SD ID MI CT WY PA NJ IA OH NE DE NV IN IL MD WV UT VA CO DC MO KY KS NC CA TN OK SC AR NM AZ GA AL MS HI LA TX AK FL

  16. Instructor Resource Center (IRC) www.NCCERContrenIRC.com

  17. Build Your Future Campaign On November 2nd, BYF is hosting a Career Day at the Dallas, Texas headquarters of the Construction Education Foundation. Contractors, owners, construction suppliers, trade associations and training organizations will be in attendance to meet potential recruits. At the Career Day, students from surrounding schools will experience training simulators for cranes, welding and heavy equipment and NASCAR Truck Series Driver David Starr will be available for pictures and autographs.

  18. Launched with our new Website • Password-protected site for Instructors, Master Trainers, & Assessment Administrators • Best Practices and Instructor Resources • Contact Miriam Perez for log-in instructions – 888.622.3720 Ext 6933 18

  19. Career Center Website careers.nccer.org • Includes: • Resume Posting • Job Seeker Area • Showcase your NCCER credentials For more information, visit: http://careers.nccer.org

  20. Cornerstone of Craftsmanship The construction industry was built on a foundation of craftsmanship - it is pride in craftsmanshipthat has made many generations of workers to follow in their parents' footsteps & enter our industry - Don Whyte, NCCER President For more information, visit: www.nccer.org/craftsmanship.aspx

  21. The Cornerstone Magazine • Includes: • NCCER News • Cornerstone Profile • SME Corner • Instructor Profiles • Sponsor Spotlight • Articles & Ideas Welcome! For more information, visit: www.nccer.org/theCornerstone.aspx

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