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...

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...

As the weather begins to warm up, it’s easy to forget about the extreme cold we battled all winter and tempting to arrive to work in our spring clothing. In order to keep safe, it’s vital to continue arriving at...

Timeliness is vital in every aspect of the construction industry – from applying for a job to keeping one. Unexpectedly absent or late workers can result in costly project delays, and you can be sure that repeat tardiness will not...

If a hiring manager contacts you to schedule a job interview, congratulations! You’re one step closer to securing a position that could be the first – or next – step in a long and exciting career in construction. But first,...