Vanessa Tilford has spent the last 15 years helping to shape the lives of young people in Southern California. As the Career Coordinator for Bonita Unified School District in Los Angeles County, she considers the needs of students seeking a variety of post-secondary paths. In 2023, she founded SoCal Trades Tour to introduce students to … Continued
NCCER’s The Builders’ Table podcast brings in contacts in construction and education to discuss recruitment, training and retention. Host Jennifer Wilkerson recently spoke with Rick Wartzman and Phalana Tiller, two of our partners at Bendable Labs, about their influential work in workforce development and skilled trades education. Listen to the Podcast Here
Andy Romanoff brings decades of experience and perspective to life in his new memoir, “Stories I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You.” In a video reading, Romanoff shares an excerpt on his time as a gas station attendant and mechanic in the 1950s and ’60s. The skills he learned doing hands-on engine and automotive maintenance and … Continued
Dr. Mittie Cannon has made advocating for diversity in the construction industry her mission for the last decade. She established Power UP Inc., which is focused on showing young women all the lucrative and empowering opportunities that are available to them in the world of construction. She reflects on how far her work has come, … Continued
No one knows the true difference an excellent teacher can make better than their students. In honor of National Welding Month, we reached out to a few welding graduates of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence winners to see where the skills their teachers imparted have taken them in their careers, and … Continued
There is power in representation. This Women’s History Month, we want to recognize teachers, partners, and organizations bringing attention to the important work and opportunities for women in the skilled trades. Our Prizewinner Network Staci Sievert, a 2021 winner of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, believes it is essential to … Continued
If you’re a car lover, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas offers an attendee experience like no other trade show on the planet. It’s the best place to see thousands of the newest automotive performance products from new and iconic exhibitors, discover the latest product and vehicle trends, and develop essential … Continued