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NWACC's construction technology program an example for labor shortage in IT sector |
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By Kim Souza
TBP
The Northwest Arkansas construction industry has been on the rebound since 2012, when 11,599 worked in the sector. The region had an estimated 13,933 construction jobs in 2017, about 200 more than it reported in 2016, according to figures provided by Mike Harvey, chief operating officer of the Northwest Arkansas Council.
Harvey's numbers also predict the sector will need 1,245 people to meet turnover and expansion in the sector.
He said the region has worked well to identify labor demand and then implement programs to help fill the gaps. Examples are the construction technology program now in its second year at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and the four-year construction management program at John Brown University. Harvey said the high schools are also offering construction curriculum for students who want to fast track into the industry after graduation. He said other sectors could learn from this effort.
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