West Fargo students to train on heavy equipment
North Dakota’s Building Trades Unions and industry partners are helping give high school students a hands-on introduction to careers in the skilled trades through a new heavy equipment training “sandbox” in West Fargo.
The training site was developed through a partnership between the Cass County Career & Technical Education Center (C3TEC), the Career Innovation Center at NDSCS, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, and North Dakota’s Building Trades Unions.
Project Tundra Moves Forward with New Carbon Capture Partnership
Minnkota Power Cooperative is advancing plans for Project Tundra through a new partnership with Reliant Carbon Capture & Storage. The major North Dakota energy project could bring significant construction opportunities while helping secure the long-term future of the Milton R. Young Station near Center.
North Dakota Explores Future Nuclear Energy Development
North Dakota lawmakers are continuing to study the potential for advanced nuclear energy, with a focus on community involvement, workforce development, and the long-term opportunities a nuclear industry could bring to the state’s energy sector and skilled trades.
Apprenticeship Programs Continue to Grow Across North Dakota
Building Trades Unions across the state are seeing record enrollment as more individuals choose careers in the skilled trades. Our programs provide hands-on training, competitive wages, and a pathway to a strong future.