Who We Are
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the leading provider of construction education for industry and career and technical education programs. With flexible workforce development and learning solutions, NCCER’s programs provide consistency and quality to ensure craft professionals and learners receive industry-recognized certifications and credentials.
Through our commitment to construction education, NCCER is changing lives. While providing meaningful educational opportunities for millions of individuals, NCCER also addresses the workforce shortage with the goal of creating a safe and qualified workforce of craft professionals.
We're Proud of Our Purpose
Mission
Provide rigorous and relevant workforce development solutions that create opportunities for individual career advancement and support industry growth.
Vision
A qualified and successful workforce of diverse individuals whose lives were improved through construction education.
Building Construction Connections
NCCER’s initiatives are helping to build America and improve lives through construction education, and by bringing industry and education together to establish meaningful career pathways. CareerStarter is an NCCER initiative that helps support construction career awareness and workforce development.
As of 2023, CareerStarter has witnessed impressive adoption and usage rates.
- More students are exploring careers in construction.
- CareerStarter has successfully tracked connections made between individuals and the industry.
- CareerStarter will help close the workforce gap.
Make an Impact
We are committed to fostering the potential of all craft professionals by building a safe, productive and sustainable workforce that creates opportunities for individual advancement and supports industry growth. Your personal or corporate investment can make a direct impact.