Spotlight on Apprenticeships
The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council and several apprenticeship programs have teamed up with The Gazette to publish a section that promotes Iowa’s apprenticeship programs. View the [...]
High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School Grads Line Up For University
Like most other American high school students, Garret Morgan had it drummed into him constantly: Go to college. Get a bachelor’s degree. “All through my life it was, ‘if you [...]
Meet the Winners of the NAHB Student Competition
Not only is the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) the largest annual light construction show in the world, it serves as a showcase for the next generation of home builders […]
$100 million in New Projects Coming to Cedar Rapids
City and economic development leaders are busy kicking off three significant construction projects. Watch the news story on kcrg.com
A Renewed Interest in Apprenticeships
Iowa’s workforce shortage is well-documented as one of the state’s biggest challenges. While there are many effective initiatives, including Iowa’s STEM Initiative, Future Ready Iowa, Elevate [...]
Business Must Play a Role in Workforce Pipeline
Workforce Development is a hot topic currently to both businesses and education. Employers are experiencing difficulties finding candidates. Even though they are willing to train new workers [...]
Governor says Iowa outpacing states like Georgia in apprenticeships
Governor Kim Reynolds today said there are nearly 750 registered apprenticeship programs in Iowa where more than 7600 people are learning new skills that will lead to a full-time job. […]
