Construction News

Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship Program Welcomes New Students

By I Build NH | March 31, 2022

NH’s first Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship Program kicked off this spring with the inaugural class meeting at the Manchester Community College campus for orientation. The program welcomed two pre-apprentice students still in high school, and six apprentices working with North Branch Construction in Concord, NH. Carpentry Apprenticeship Students at MCC The Carpentry Apprenticeship Program, sponsored by… Read More »

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I Build NH connects NH solar company with subsidized training program to find their next successful apprentice

By I Build NH | February 8, 2022

Written by Samantha Farrow, Freelance Writer ReVision Energy, a Brentwood based employee owned solar company, planned to expand and recruit for apprenticeship positions. Alyssa Thomas, a single mother in addiction recovery with construction experience, enrolled in the NH Employment Program’s (NHEP) On the Job  Training (OJT) program seeking a career. I Build NH reached out… Read More »

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Champions Construction

Meet Karen LaMontagne

By I Build NH | October 21, 2021

I Build NH announced that Karen LaMontagne, assistant vice president with LaMontagne Builders Inc, will serve as an industry champion for the non-profit organization. LaMontagne joins industry champions Mark Hodsdon, president of Palmer and Sicard, and Marilee Enus, director of the Technology Transfer Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH T2). I Build NH… Read More »

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Champions Construction

Meet Marilee Enus

By I Build NH | October 18, 2021

I Build NH announced that Marilee Enus, director of the Technology Transfer Center at the University of New Hampshire (UNH T2), will serve as an industry champion for the non-profit organization. Enus joins Mark Hodsdon, president of Palmer and Sicard, who joined the initiative in December 2020. I Build NH represents the state’s construction industry… Read More »

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How Your Company Can Get Involved in Careers in Construction Month

By I Build NH | September 29, 2021

Concord, NH – NH Governor Chris Sununu joined a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness of construction careers by signing a proclamation declaring October Careers in Construction Month (CiCM). To celebrate, I Build NH is sharing resources for local companies to help highlight the ample opportunities and benefits of a sustainable career in construction. With… Read More »

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NHPBS Video Series Designed to Explore Careers in the Trades

By I Build NH | September 10, 2021

Concord, NH – New Hampshire’s construction industry is facing a critical workforce shortage with thousands of well-paying jobs going unfilled. Careers in construction offer high-wage, high-tech opportunities with growth potential, all right here in our state. Career and Technical Education Centers (CTE), trade schools and apprenticeships are creating a greater-trained workforce for skilled trades occupations, but… Read More »

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Hospitality News

Fundamentals of Hospitality Management – Presented by the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association and Granite State College

By Amie Pariseau | July 12, 2021

The Fundamentals of Hospitality Management Program focuses on developing high potential staff who have recently moved into leadership roles or aspire to become leaders. The program provides a structured three-day development program in the areas of leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. Participants will: DAY ONE: Foundations of Leadership: Identify their leadership style; Create productivity and… Read More »

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Construction Virtual Career Fair On May 13

By I Build NH | April 23, 2021

Concord, NH – I Build NH, Associated Builders & Contractors of NH/VT, and New Hampshire Employment Security are teaming up to offer the first ever virtual construction job fair on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The virtual construction-focused career fair was created in response to the continued industry growth and… Read More »

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Jennifer Landon Promoted to Vice President of Education & Workforce Development

By I Build NH | April 7, 2021

Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter (ABC), a leader in the construction industry and workforce development, has announced the promotion of Jennifer Landon to Vice President of Education & Workforce Development. Landon has been with the ABC since 2017, previously holding the position of Director of Education and Workforce Development. Jennifer Landon With this… Read More »

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