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Skilled Trades

DOL Awards $86M for Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 14 states aim to boost U.S. construction, manufacturing, distribution, and workforce innovation through industry-led training initiatives

Tanja Kern

October 29, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Labor is investing $86 million in workforce training across 14 states to strengthen domestic industries and prepare workers for high-demand trades.

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Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral

Contratistas de Techado en California Apoyan Programas de Educación Técnica

Los contratistas de techado ayudan a lanzar dos programas para atraer a jóvenes a los oficios especializados.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2025

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Cualquiera que esté interesado en apoyar a la próxima generación de contratistas de techado puede comunicarse con RCASoCal para ofrecer mentoría, donaciones de herramientas, equipos, suministros o apoyo financiero.

Workforce Development

California Roofing Contractors Support CTE Programs

Roofing contractors help launch two programs to draw young people to the skilled trades.

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 23, 2025

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Anyone interested in supporting the next generation of roofing contractors can contact RCASoCal to offer mentorship, donations of tools, equipment, supplies, and financial support.

3 Strategies to Retain Roofing Talent

Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews

Kit Dickinson

October 21, 2025

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Roofing contractors should prioritize pay, skill development and modern management tools to keep their high-performance crews

Skilled Trades

Roofing Alliance, Clemson Launch Minor in Roofing

New program pioneers academic roofing education

BNP Media Staff

October 7, 2025

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The Roofing Alliance and Clemson University debut the nation’s first minor in roofing—an academic milestone advancing roofing education, leadership, and sustainability.

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Economic Indicators

Construction Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade

August saw a sharp decline in construction job openings, signaling a slowdown across the industry

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 6, 2025

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Construction job openings plunged in August to their lowest level in nearly a decade, falling by 115,000 from July and signaling cooling industry momentum.

Skilled Trades

84 Lumber Highlights Growth Paths in Construction

During Careers in Construction Month, 84 Lumber highlights opportunities and partnerships that redefine skilled trades

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 3, 2025

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84 Lumber is spotlighting skilled trades and career growth, showing how collaboration and training are reshaping the future of construction.

Supplier News

GAF Roofing Academy Joins DoD SkillBridge Program

Accreditation creates a national pipeline connecting service members with roofing careers and strengthening the industry’s skilled workforce.

Tanja Kern

September 30, 2025

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GAF Roofing Academy earns DoD SkillBridge accreditation, opening career pathways for veterans while supplying the roofing industry with trained talent.

Crime Blotter

Roofing Firm Owners Exposed in Minn. Wage Theft Case

Ramsey County prosecutors allege $250K theft, tax evasion

Tanja Kern

September 22, 2025

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Ramsey County prosecutors charged Bayvista, Inc., owners with $250K wage theft, insurance fraud, and tax evasion from a 2024 public housing roofing project.