New scholarship available for craft training students

Words: Jennifer WilkersonNCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative have recently partnered with The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and its AGC Education and Research Foundation to create a national BYF scholarship program for deserving individuals pursuing a career in construction through craft and technical programs.

Scholarships are valued at $1,000 per year for each recipient and can be renewed for up to two years. Applications are due by June 15, 2015 for the 2015-2016 academic year. To apply online, visit AGC Education and Research Foundation’s website at AGCFoundation.org and click on the 2015 Craft and Technical School Scholarship Application button on the right-hand side of the page. Finalists will be notified in July and winners announced in September. Awards will be dispersed at the start of the 2015-2016 academic year.

“We are delighted to add this new scholarship opportunity to the tools we offer students and faculty as they prepare to enter our exciting industry,” said Bob Bowen, president of the AGC Education and Research Foundation. “We are appreciative of NCCER’s efforts to help us expand our reach to another segment of the workforce.”

Scholarships like this promote training opportunities for individuals to build successful construction careers within an industry that supports learning and achievement. Careers in construction are viable options for individuals, and the Build Your Future scholarship program is proud to assist those seeking craft training opportunities or construction-related degrees.

For more information or to apply for a Build Your Future scholarship, please visit byf.org/scholarships.
MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 31 Recap: James Hoskinson, President at Lang Masonry Group
October 2025

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, James Hoskinson comes on the set to discuss his journey in the masonry industry and tell his story on how how he ended up where he is today. Starting Out: The Accidental Mason James didn’t set out to be a m

Justin Stengel
The MASONRY STRONG Podcast
Read More
Tradesmen's Software Renews Gold Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Tradesmen's Software will be renewing its Gold partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Industry News
Read More
cfiFOAM Renews Silver Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is happy to announce that cfiFOAM, Inc. will renew its Silver partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Industry News
Read More
Kennison Forest Products, Inc. Continues Silver Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
October 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Kennison Forest Products, Inc. will continue its Silver partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

Industry News
Read More