America’s skills gap: infographic

World Cement, Thursday, 06 March 2014 15:15

The below infographic illustrates the skills shortage facing North America’s manufacturing sector and trades. The information has been shared by WorkBoots.com, which supports the growth of a skilled workforce and encourages today's youth to consider a career working the trades.

Source: WorkBoots.com

Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/06032014/workboots_american_skills_gap_infographic_862/

The World Cement Podcast

A podcast series for professionals in the cement industry featuring short, insightful interviews. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to start listening today.

Engineering initiatives announced in sub-Saharan Africa and the UK

Thursday, 06 March 2014 13:00

The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, while the Engineering Council welcomes the UK government’s Trailblazer apprenticeship plans.

2014 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference announces innovations

Monday, 17 February 2014 08:30

The conference will include new professional training, with over 20 sessions on a range of topics.

US cement shipments up 4% in January – November 2013

Friday, 07 February 2014 09:30

US shipments of cement increased by around 4% y/y in the January – November 2013 period, but saw a slight decrease in November 2013 compared to the same month in 2012.

The UK is experiencing a construction skills shortfall

Friday, 17 January 2014 12:00

In order to address the construction industry skills gap in the UK, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is encouraging companies to take advantage of training grants.

Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):

You might also like

The World Cement Podcast