Ohio Career Planning �for Graduation and Beyond ��Kaylene Smith - Sr. Workforce Development Manager at NCCER�Susan Muggeo – Executive Director NCCER at Pearson

NCCER Overview

Who is NCCER

• A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation created in 1996
• Developed with the support of more than 125 construction CEOs and various association and academic leaders
• Standardized training and credentialing program evolved into curricula for more than 40 craft areas
• Over 6,800 NCCER-accredited training and assessment locations across the United States

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Pearson is NCCER’s Publishing Partner

NCCER’s Mission & Vision

Mission

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To build a safe, productive and sustainable workforce of craft professionals.

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Vision

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Recognized by industry, government and education as the career development standard for the construction and maintenance craft professional.

2023 Board of Trustees

2023 NCCER Partners

NCCER Scope

Education

• Secondary
• Community Colleges
• Career Colleges
• Proprietary Schools
• Training Academies
• Employment-Based

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Industry-recognized credentials

NCCER’s Registry

• Confidential, secure storage
• Documents training and skills attainment
• Provides portable, industry-recognized credentials
• Free, online, secure and user-friendly way to submit, review and manage:
• Training and certification information
• Performance Verification credentials

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2023 TOP USA CONTRACTORS

6 of the top 10 Contractors are

NCCER Accredited Sponsors

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The U.S. workforce challenge

Non-Residential Construction

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An estimated $3.5 trillion non-residential construction built between now and 2025.

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• Drives a peak labor demand of 5.2 million non-residential construction workers
• Current non-residential construction workforce: 4.6 million workers
• A potential deficit of 600,000 to meet projected demand.

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The Aging Workforce

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19% of our skilled workforce are eligible to retire in the next 5 years.

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We must:

• Harvest and transfer their knowledge to the next-in-line workforce
• Get laser focused on recruiting and training the next-in-line workforce to replace them

The Problem

An estimated 1.9 million craft professionals are needed by 2025

Aging workforce & attrition

2029:

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Last of Baby Boomer Generation turns 65

National craft labor demand

How CTE can help

NCCER Curricula

NCCER Curricula

• Covers over 40 craft areas
• Utilizes industry subject matter experts (SME)
• Meets or exceeds industry standards and the Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship requirements for registered training
• Competency based, modular format allows for flexibility

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2024 NCCER Catalog

Recent Updates

NCCER Core

• All new design
• Updated objectives
• More rigorous performance tests
• New introductory module:

“Build Your Future in Construction”

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NCCER Core has been updated in partnership with industry and designed for trainees

Updates to Core 6th edition include:

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Core Modules

Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)

Introduction to Construction Math

Introduction to Hand Tools

Introduction to Power Tools

Introduction to Construction Drawings

Introduction to Basic Rigging

Basic Communication Skills

Basic Employability Skills

Introduction to Material Handling

Elective

Build Your Future in Construction

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Curricula Resources

Instructor Resources

NCCERconnect

Vital Source eBooks

Dedicated Craft Pages

Lesson plans, PowerPoints & Performance Profiles

Spanish translations of PowerPoints for key crafts available soon

Online, interactive eBooks

Blended learning opportunities

Digital versions of the student editions

Read offline capabilities,

Course maps, equipment & material lists

Performance evaluations

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NCCERconnect ��Spark learning anywhere with online training

• NCCERconnect is an online learning resource built on the Pearson MyLab platform
• Supports learning both in and outside of the classroom, anytime and anywhere
• Speeds grading time for homework and quizzes 
• Allows you to track student engagement with an online gradebook and reporting (for example, performance by module and section or inactivity reports)
• Integrates with several LMS’

eText - included in every NCCERconnect course

Course Management/�Gradebook

NEW for NCCERconnect

�Curriculum Partnerships�

The partnership between

NCCER & HVAC Excellence has:

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• Improved effectiveness of HVACR training programs

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• Created competency maps for instructors

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• Developed resources with the help of Subject Matter Experts

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• Gathered data demonstrating the education disconnect

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Interested in a digital desk copy or gaining access to Resources?

NCCER Sponsorship

Working with your local

Associated Builder & Contractors (ABC) Chapter

• National Construction Industry Trade Association

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• General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Supplier & Associates

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• “Build on Merit”

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• NCCER Accredited Sponsor for Ohio High Schools & Post Secondary School

Ohio Chapters

• ABC Northern Ohio Chapter
• ABC Ohio Valley Chapter
• ABC Central Ohio Chapter

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Meets Perkins funding and other federal state funding requirements.

Provides instructor training, certifications, and comprehensive teacher resources.

Provides students with both knowledge and hands-on applications.

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Offers competency-based curricula with measurable objectives.

Leads to highly reputable and industry-recognized credentials.

Provides opportunities for students to continue training after graduation through national programs.

an easier way to start construction CTE programs in your high schools

Online testing system

• Multiple Test Versions – Automatically scrambles test questions

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• Electronic Format – Create, launch, score and submit module tests online

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• Web-based Platform – No special software or hardware requirements

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• Proctor Station – Administer tests easily and quickly

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• Responsive Design – Automatically conforms to multiple devices (i.e. laptops, tablets, Google Chromebooks and Macbooks) and all major browsers

Registry statistics

Module Completions

• 22.6M+
• Over 1 million completions annually since 2009

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Completions cumulative through 2022

• 81,622 Performance Verifications

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• 755,215 Knowledge Verifications

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• 681,890 Performance Tasks

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Certified Craft Instructors

• 30,375+

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Career Awareness Tools

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BUILD YOUR FUTURE

�BYF aims to be the catalyst for recruiting the next generation of craft professionals.

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Construction Career Path

Middle School Career Awareness

Assistant Project Manager

Superintendent

Project Manager

CEO, Executive or Owner 

High School

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Technical Center

Industry Apprenticeship

Craft Professional

Foreman

Senior Management 

University Degree

Community or Technical Center

Entry Level

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Career Awareness

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BYF National Resources

• Career day resources (Posters, trading cards, career day planning materials)
• Interactive website with free downloadable resources (lesson plan and classroom activities)
• Classroom presentation toolkit
• Scholarships
• Hard Hat Heroes Veteran Credentialing Portal
• I Built This! video contest
• Career match personality quiz

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The Solution:

Explore

Encourages construction career exploration

Connects individuals with nationally recognized construction training & credentialing partners

Provides 24/7 access to employers and entry-level jobs

Training & Certs

Get A Job

THANK YOU

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Kaylene Smith - NCCER

ksmith@nccer.org

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Susan Muggeo - Pearson

susan.muggeo@pearson.com

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