The
National Center for Construction Education and Research
(NCCER) was founded in 1996 to help address the
skilled workforce shortage and to develop standardized
construction, maintenance, and pipeline curricula.
NCCERs training process of accreditation, instructor
certification, standardized curriculum, national registry,
and assessment and certification is a key component
in the industrys workforce development efforts.
NCCER also spearheads multiple initiatives to enhance
the image of the industry.