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Our Impact

Through our commitment to construction education, NCCER is changing lives. While providing meaningful educational opportunities for millions of individuals, NCCER also addresses the workforce shortage with the ultimate goal of creating a safe and qualified workforce of craft professionals.

In Numbers

Industry Impact

NCCER’s initiatives are helping to build America and improve lives through construction education, and by bringing industry and education together to establish meaningful career pathways. Build Your Future, CareerStarter and Construction Career Pathways are all NCCER initiatives that help support construction career awareness and workforce development. These efforts help position construction as the industry that builds our communities, rallies in the face of catastrophes and supports our nation.

1,000+

accredited organizations

Become NCCER Accredited
30,375+

certified instructors

Credentials & Certifications
22.8M+

successful training completions

Industry-Recognized Credentials
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Community Impact

Across the United States, our industry-recognized construction education programs provide seamless pathways for students transitioning from high school into community colleges; meet apprenticeship requirements for industry stakeholders; lower recidivism rates for incarcerated learners; and partner with organizations to train communities for recovery and restoration projects after catastrophes. NCCER is proud to help America’s craft professionals build the infrastructure that makes our communities thrive.

2,000

secondary schools providing full NCCER credentials

NCCER for High Schools
441

postsecondary institutions providing NCCER credentials

NCCER for Postsecondary

Make an Impact

We are committed to fostering the potential of all craft professionals by building a safe, productive and sustainable workforce that creates opportunities for individual advancement and supports industry growth. Your personal or corporate investment can make a direct impact.