Education/Training Articles

Annual Blue Collar Report finds that parents and Gen Z are increasingly rethinking college in favor of skilled trades, driven by AI concerns, rising education costs, and the appeal of business ownership

As workforce expectations shift, contractors who adapt their leadership, communication and mentorship styles can strengthen retention and build stronger crews

Shelton Plumbing’s evolution showcases real-world strategies for scaling smart, training better and keeping teams engaged

The larger organization provides a framework, but it’s at the chapter level where industry knowledge is translated into local action

Annual safety program Trench Safety Stand Down scheduled for June 15-19

From November’s No-Dig North to ongoing Good Practices courses, trenchless education opportunities are plentiful

Regular safety meetings are great as long as they’re conducted in a way that actually translates to improved safety in the field

Call for abstracts is open for technical presentations for the 2027 No-Dig Show in Raleigh, North Carolina