Credentials are often seen as check-the-box requirements, but our study of the construction workforce tells a different story. This webinar shares findings from NCCER’s large-scale national study on credential value, revealing that craft professionals overwhelmingly view credentials as tools for learning, advancement and long-term career development – not just regulatory requirements. We’ll explore how credentials act as powerful signals of skill in hiring and promotion, why employer-supported training dramatically increases engagement, and how organizations can better align credentialing systems with workforce motivations. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for transforming credentialing from a compliance function into a driver of workforce capability, safety performance and career progression.
By attending this webinar, you may be eligible to earn recertification points. Contact the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for more information.
Speakers
Richard Hannah, Ph.D., MBA, ASP, Research Director at the National Center for Construction Education and Research
At NCCER, Richard leads efforts to better understand workforce dynamics and learning communities in the construction industry. With more than 25 years of experience in the energy and construction sectors, he has an extensive history with skills development, adult education and safety training. Richard’s background also includes military leadership, having served as a team leader and squad leader in the 2/75 Ranger Regiment. In addition to his work with NCCER, he remains actively engaged in the fields of adult learning and safety as an adjunct faculty member at Kansas State University’s College of Education, Texas A&M University’s School of Public Health, and the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Houston Christian University.
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Moderator
Kevin Druley, Associate Editor, Safety+Health magazine
Kevin is associate editor of Safety+Health and serves as co-host of the magazine’s “On the Safe Side” podcast.
