Roofing is included in a new $40 million federal apprenticeship initiative, but programs must meet specific infrastructure and enrollment requirements to qualify.
The Labor Department awarded $65 million to community colleges to expand short-term workforce training, including programs targeting construction and the skilled trades.
Los costos de los materiales de construcción registraron un crecimiento cercano al 10% anual, impulsados por el aumento en los precios de la energía, el acero y otros insumos.
Construction input prices climbed 9.6% year over year in May, driven by rising energy costs and continued increases in steel, copper and other tariff-sensitive materials.
Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.
New Workforce Pell Grants could help roofing contractors recruit and train entry-level workers more quickly as labor shortages continue to strain crews, schedules, and growth.