HWI and NCCER Partner to Support the Next Generation of Skilled Craft Professionals
HWI, a member of the global Calderys Group, and its Contractor/Installer Network are proud to partner with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) to support the future of the skilled craft workforce.
NCCER is a nonprofit education and workforce development organization dedicated to developing and supporting the skilled professionals who build, maintain and strengthen our nation’s infrastructure. Through industry-developed training and curriculum, credentialing programs, workforce development initiatives, and partnerships with schools, community colleges, nonprofits and industry leaders, NCCER helps individuals build the knowledge and skills needed for successful careers in the skilled trades.
Through this partnership, contractors, installers, and industry partners have an opportunity to make a meaningful investment in workforce development. Every gift helps create access to education, support curriculum development, provide industry-recognized credentialing, and increase awareness of career opportunities across the United States.
Investing in the People Who Build Our Future
The construction industry continues to need skilled, trained professionals. Supporting NCCER helps address that need by creating pathways for young adults and others interested in building careers in the skilled trades.
Financial support helps NCCER:
- Expand access to construction education and training
- Develop and enhance industry-relevant curriculum
- Provide credentialing opportunities for individuals entering the craft workforce
- Increase awareness of career opportunities in construction
- Build connections between education, industry and future craft professionals
- Help remove barriers that can prevent individuals from pursuing careers in the skilled trades
For HWI and its Contractor/Installer Network, supporting organizations like NCCER is an opportunity to strengthen the broader industry while helping develop the skilled workforce needed for years to come.
Your Support Creates Lasting Impact
A gift to NCCER is more than a contribution — it is an investment in the future of the craft workforce.
Your support can help create trained workers, educated and credentialed professionals, and greater public awareness of the rewarding career opportunities available within the construction industry. By investing today, you can help build a stronger workforce and a stronger industry for tomorrow.
Help Build What Comes Next
Whether you are an individual, contractor, installer, or industry organization, your support can help open doors to education, training and career opportunities for the next generation of craft professionals.
Together, we can help build a stronger future for the skilled trades.
For questions about donating or establishing a corporate partnership with NCCER, contact the NCCER Philanthropy Team at philanthropy@nccer.org.
And here you can find the individual HWI giving page.
About HWI, A member of Calderys
HWI is one of the leading suppliers of refractory products and services in the United States, with a history that spans 160 years. It is part of Calderys and is the brand for the Americas region of the Group. HWI operates an extensive network of manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, along with the largest refractory industry research facility in North America. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com