Organization: THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR
Mission: TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN AND STANDARDIZE CONSTRUCTION TRADE TRAINING MATERIALS, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP GROWTH, AND PROMOTE EFFECTIVE SAFETY TRAINING THAT WILL ENHANCE THE PRODUCTIVITY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
Activities: CRAFT TRAINING - WRITING AND UPDATING OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL TO STANDARDIZE TRAINING FOR CRAFT PROFESSIONALS. ASSESSMENTS TO VALIDATE JOURNEY-LEVEL SKILLS. TESTING OF TRAINEES IN CRAFT TRAINING. PROJECT MANAGER AND SUPERINTENDENT TRAINING. EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES FOR PROGRAM DIRECTORS AND MASTER TRAINERS CONDUCTED AT NCCER'S FACILITIES AND OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPORT - IMPLEMENT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS, PRISONS, COMPANIES, INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS. ACCREDITATION AND AUDITING OF TESTING AND TRAINING PROVIDERS. PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE TO TRAINEES, CRAFT PROFESSIONALS AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS. MAINTAIN REGISTRY DATABASE TO TRACK CREDENTIALS OF TRAINEES, CRAFT PROFESSIONALS AND INSTRUCTORS.
MARKETING - INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION. RECRUITMENT OF STUDENTS AND ADULTS INTO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IMAGE ENHANCEMENT. DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERNET WEBSITES.
NTEE category: Employment
Secondary category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building