Construction Industry Update: Learn about the workforce shortage and industry updates for the construction, maintenance, energy & utility sectors in California and nationwide. By attending this session you will learn about the Construction Industry's accrediting body for the Industry (NCCER); how to ensure high school programs better align with construction industry standards and match workforce needs and Federal Guidelines (Perkins); how to provide pathways to construction career opportunities and to develop positive, effective relationships between secondary and post-secondary schools to prepare students for education, training, and career choices beyond graduation. NCCER is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit education foundation organization created to develop standardized curricula with industry-recognized portable credentials to address the critical skilled workforce shortage.