Attract, Retain and Lead a Multi-Generational Workforce
(Author: Martin C. McCarthy) The shortage of qualified construction workers is taking its toll. Results for the first quarter 2019 USG Corporation and U.S. Chamber
June 17, 2019
Deputy Secretary Cipriani visits with AGMA and FTI to discuss apprenticeship program
AGMA was pleased to join FTI in hosting the Department of Labor & Industry Deputy Secretary Eileen Ciprianni and give her a tour of the
June 7, 2019
LMCI Estimator Course Available
A class for your “apprentice” estimator who may be a recent hire into your estimating operation, or an up and coming journey person or foreman
December 20, 2017
FTI Receives Major Grant, Provides Vocational Training to High School Students
The Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region recently received a $435,000 grant from the Philadelphia School Partnership to provide vocational training to Philadelphia high school
December 11, 2017
Craftworker Certification Video: Take a look!
In September, the Physical Test Steering Committee met to begin developing conceptual test rigs for the physical test element of the AGMT Certification exam. A
December 11, 2017
Harvard Study: U.S. Has Potential to Triple Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships work for the glazing industry and other specialty trades. Researches from the Harvard Business School and Burning Glass Technologies identified what makes these programs
December 7, 2017
Your input is needed re: glazier cerification! Please fill out a brief survey
If you have not done so, please follow the link below to the AGMT Validation Survey. Input on this survey from a large number of
December 6, 2017
AGMA Offers Template Drug Policy for Non-Bargained Employees
Section 26.11.6 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) currently includes language to specifically address drug and alcohol use for both bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit employees.
October 13, 2017
Learning the Ropes at AGI Bootcamp
I joined the National Glass Association just a few weeks ago as the assistant editor for Glass Magazine and sister publication Window & Door. But
January 31, 2017
AGMA Annual Member Meeting: ACE Mentoring Opportunities
For the ACE Mentoring presentation given at 2016 AGMA Annual Member Meeting by Tiffany Milner of ACE Mentor Program of Eastern Pennsylvania visit: ace-mentor-overview_tm_16 For an overview of ACE,
November 18, 2016