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Construction Industry Innovative Workforce Solutions to Help Growing Construction Industry Address Hiring, Training, and Retention Challenges
DOL has sought to understand and implement industry-identified strategies to confront critical workforce challenges. It has listened to employers, representatives from industry associations and labor-management organizations, and others associated with the construction industry regarding their efforts to identify challenges and implement effective workforce strategies. However, the challenges they face are far too complex for one institution or industry sector to solve alone. DOL's Employment and Training Administration is supporting comprehensive partnerships that include employers, labor-management organizations, the public workforce system, and other entities that have developed innovative approaches that address the workforce needs of business while also effectively helping workers find good jobs with good wages and promising career pathways in the construction industry. This set of workforce solutions is based on the construction industry's priorities that address issues such as:
In addition to investing in comprehensive solutions that address the construction industry's pressing workforce challenges, the U.S. Department of Labor recently helped launch a national initiative to increase awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades. Through "Skills to Build America's Future," the U.S. Department of Labor is working with the National Association of Home Builders, the National Heavy & Highway Alliance, and the Construction Industry Round Table to promote the skilled trades. The initiative utilizes a wide array of innovative strategies, from partnerships with schools to sponsorships with sports leagues to TV and radio ads. Like so many industries, the construction industry seeks an enhanced image, and the "Skills to Build America's Future" initiative is a strategic effort that will boost the profile of key occupations in construction. |
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