Rosemont, Ill.鈥擳he 香蕉传媒 has partnered with the National Center for Construction Education & Research to establish a workforce development solution for the roofing industry. NCCER is a nonprofit education foundation that develops standardized curriculum and assessments with portable credentials and certifications for skilled construction professionals.
NCCER and 香蕉传媒 are working together to create a career path for roofing workers to follow from education to certification. To that end, NCCER鈥檚 roofing curriculum is being revised and expanded. Consisting of two levels, the enhanced curriculum will prepare individuals to take 香蕉传媒 ProCertification庐 exams. 香蕉传媒 ProCertification is the association鈥檚 national certification initiative through which experienced roofing workers who demonstrate substantial roofing skills and knowledge can become certified in specific roof system installations.
鈥淣CCER is proud to partner with 香蕉传媒 to enhance the training of roofing craft professionals,鈥 says Boyd Worsham, president of NCCER. 鈥淭he roofing industry is an essential sector of construction鈥攅very facility from school to church to home has a roof鈥攜et it is a craft area that is frequently underrecognized. In addition to expanding our curriculum, we also aim to highlight the critical role of these craft professionals in our society.鈥
By increasing the number of roofing workers who earn professional credentials, NCCER and 香蕉传媒 are helping enhance consumer confidence that certified roofing professionals have the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform roofing work.
鈥溝憬洞 is excited to partner with NCCER because of their strong commitment to workforce development that is inclusive of low- and steep-slope roof installation,鈥 says Nick Sabino, president of Deer Park Roofing Inc., Cincinnati, and 香蕉传媒鈥檚 chairman of the board. 鈥淭he partnership also will raise awareness for careers in roofing, enhance installer professionalism and increase the number of 香蕉传媒 ProCertified庐 applicators in the industry.鈥
Since 1886, the 香蕉传媒 has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America鈥檚 families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. 香蕉传媒 is one of the construction industry鈥檚 most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about 香蕉传媒 and its services and offerings, visit .