During the hot summer months, it’s crucial that workers and their employers consider the dangers of working in the heat. Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. To prevent...
How to Make a Long-Lasting Positive Impression
When a candidate is interviewing or gearing up to start a job, they are consistently reminded of the importance of making a positive first impression. While a good first impression is key to getting hired and beginning work, making a...
Celebrating Mothers in Construction
“Construction is a beautiful thing,” says Jaquel, carpenter and mother of two. “I’ve seen four buildings built from the ground up and I have pride in my part of that. I did that.” Jaquel came to Building Skills NY with five...
The FDNY F-60: What You Need to Know
Through conversations with our employer partners, the Building Skills team has learned just how in-demand the FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations (F-60 certification) truly is. The F-60 is highly requested in part because of how...
Underrepresented New Yorkers Graduate Clean Energy Construction Training Program
April 22, 2022 Underrepresented New Yorkers Graduate Clean Energy Construction Training Program Free Training Supported By State Expands Clean Energy Workforce and Helps New York Meet Ambitious Climate Change Goals New York, NY (April 22, 2022)- Building Skills New York...