What are you doing about the workforce shortage?
join the workforce development committee!
Our mission is to fill the workforce shortage by providing information and training resources to members and young professionals who are interested in careers in the construction industry.
The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2026, the industry will need to bring in 499,000 new workers as spending picks up in response to presumed lower interest rates.
Get to know us every fourth Tuesday of the month! The committee meets at the ABC-VA Dulles HQ from 1:30-2:30PM.
| Workforce Development Committee Chair | ABC-VA State Workforce Development Director |
| Nathan Tegarden Project Manager, R.W. Murray Co. |
Darlene Hart Reach out to learn about all WFD opportunities |
Additionally, ABC-VA has teamed up with Northern Virginia Construction Careers Coalition (NV3C) to focus specifically on the future of the construction workforce in Northern VA. Email Michelle Cribs for efforts unique to the NV region.
UPCOMING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PANEL
These workforce shortage problems of today will continue if we do not start to make an impact now.
Join us for a panel event full of information about what you can do now and how you can connect with students in middle and high school as they start to plan for their careers. Speakers will share success stories of Work-Based Learning Opportunities through the Department of Education, including Career Presentations, Youth Apprenticeship, Job Shadowing, and Internships.
Thursday, August 14 | 4:30PM – 7:00PM