CCDI brings diversity to the Design and Construction industry by mentoring and exposing minority/underrepresented and under employed men and women to career development in construction.
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CCDi Build Our Future Diversity scholarship
The hotspot "on view - cycle next number (0% to 19%)", located above the large numbers on the canvas, has an On View Cycle – Next interaction. This interaction triggers the slideshow to continuously cycle through the text layers in the group "0% to 19%" at a .01 sec rate. Once it cycles through all the text layers, the last layer in the group is an additional hotspot "on view - stop cycle" which has two interactions applied to it. The first interaction shows the last text layer, "19%". The second interaction hides the "on view - cycle next number (0% to 19%)" hotspot to prevent it from cycling through the group again.
To replace an image, select the png or jpeg on the canvas or in the layers panel and click the "Replace image" button, which is next to the image thumbnail in the design panel. Any applied animations, interactions, image edits, or object states to the original image will carry over to the new one.
Tip: Try to make the new image a similar size and dimension to the image being replaced.
Object states give you the ability to assign various “states” to an element on the canvas. You can also apply object states to images that have been masked to create some really unique effects. In this example the image has a default state and a hover state. In the hover state, the image increases in size. The image is masked to the rounded square shape. Thus, when the user hovers over the image it looks like the image is zooming in as the image is constrained to the masked rounded square shape.
Remove the background of images by simply right clicking on an image and selecting “Remove Background.” In a matter of seconds, the foreground will be detected, and everything else behind it will disappear automatically, leaving behind an image with a completely transparent background.
Masking assets in the studio allows you to transform images and GIFs into virtually any shape you want. To mask an image, place a shape over the image on the canvas. This can be a standard shape (circle, square, triangle) from the Ceros shape tool, or a custom shape you’ve created using the path tool. You can also use PNG images and SVG Icons as masking objects as well. Then, select both the masking shape and original asset by holding down shift and clicking on both objects on the canvas or in your layers panel. With both objects selected, right click and select “Create Mask” from the right click menu. Your original asset will be cropped into the masking shape that you’ve applied.
Create an engaging and interactive landing page to display features using object states, masks, and blending modes.
Template - Professional Services Landing Page
1280px x 2050px
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Our Locations
STL
CHI
PHX
Industry Overview
of jobs require
an associate
degree or advanced technical training
65%
CCDI provides training and educational support to jobseekers entering the construction industry
in labor equals
1% increase
Labor shortages lead to a strained workforce, which can cause cost and schedule overrun. The push for workers to remain on time and on budget under these conditions has been proven to increase the rate of safety incidents.
in cost reduction
$7 billion
of the labor force is
Only 7%
under 25
CCDI offers a mentoring program for students looking to join the construction industry, with a high rate of full-time employment after graduation.
over 45
of the work force is
44%
The impact of the labor shortage on safety, productivity, and construction costs are going to increase as the current workforce approaches retirement age.
Our Purpose
Our CCDI St. Louis communities are vibrant and collaborative. Through the support of our partners and the efforts of our participants, CCDI has grown and proved that bringing positive change through workforce development is possible. If you are interested in supporting our CCDI community, visit our Support page or contact a local member of the CCDI team.
CCDI STL
Rachel Boemer
Program Director
rachelboemer@ccdi.org
314.258.2460
CCDI CHI
CCDI PHX
Sam Boynes
Manager of Public-Private Initiatives
boyness@claycorp.com
312.216.5469
Theo Lander
Senior Project Manager
landert@claycorp.com
314.449.2639
Requirements
“Build Our Future” Scholarships are awarded to top-qualifying minority high school students who exhibit a desire to pursue a degree related to the construction industry. In addition to financial funding, Build Our Future recipients will receive individualized support from CCDI leadership through their academic journey including but not limited to: academic support, internships during college, one-to-one mentoring and assistance with career placement upon graduation. CCDI has awarded over 75 Build Our Future scholarships totaling over $650,000 since 2015. We look forward to meeting our next class of recipients in 2025!
Our Criteria
The students eligible for assistance must be graduating high school seniors who reside in St. Louis, Missouri and intend to continue their education at a four-year college/university or at a two-year technical trades program. Recipients of this scholarship must be in pursuit of a degree in the fields of engineering, architecture & design, construction/project management, safety management, informational technology related to construction or career technical education trades programs. Consideration will be given to overall academic achievement, community involvement, school activities and financial need.
• Meet criteria listed above
• Application
• Letter of Recommendation
• Short Response Essay (250 words)
• Copy of High School or College Transcripts and ACT Score
• Interview with CCDI Scholarship Selection Committee
Guidelines
Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis up to 8 semesters and disbursed in equal payments in August and January. Students must meet scholarship contract guidelines for renewal and maintain above a 2.6 grade-point average.
Amount
Varies, up to $5000 a semester for 8 semesters Individualized scholarship packages will be determined upon financial need.
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Review the full overview here before applying:
Complete scholarship application here:
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Colleges our Scholarship recipients currently attend
January 1: Scholarship opens
April 4: Applications and all supporting documents due
April 7 - 11: Scholarship Committee will review applications and notify finalists
April 16 - April 17: Finalist virtual interviews with Scholarship Committee
April 18: Build Our Future 2024 scholarship winners will be announced
May 8: Scholarship Award Ceremony at Clayco
Timeline
steps
1. Completed Google Form Application — https://forms.gle/a8qXMY83DcpTJf5R9
2. One Letter of Recommendation (Upload completed docs on Google Form)
Preferably from an educator/administrator/counselor or NON-family member
discussing the student’s classroom successes, extracurricular activities, character,
awards, work ethic, life and career goals, community service, leadership, obstacles
overcome or other pertinent information.
3. Essay from the Applicant (Upload completed essay on Google Form)
Minimum of 250 words
Essay Prompt: CCDI’s mission is to “help build the foundation for change” by
increasing diversity, inclusion and opportunity in the construction industry. How
would CCDI’s Build Our Future scholarship help build your future and your
long-term career plans? Elaborate on why you are interested in a career in
construction, what pathway you plan to study and how you could use your future
degree to put our mission in action?
Please include the following information in your essay response:
— Your personal statement or short summary describing yourself. You can include
accomplishments, awards, extracurricular activities or information to help us
get a better understanding of you.
— Include any college/s you have applied to, been accepted to or currently attend
and what major you are interested in studying.
— From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your
education?
4. Copy of high school or college transcript (Upload a copy/picture on Google
Form)
Please make sure to provide ACT score if you are in high school
5. Finalist interview/meeting with scholarship selection committee
You will be notified if you are a finalist and a meeting time will be set up
Supporting documents can also be emailed to rachelboemer@ccdi.org
1. Completed Google Form Application — https://forms.gle/a8qXMY83DcpTJf5R9
2. One Letter of Recommendation (Upload completed docs on Google Form)
Preferably from an educator/administrator/counselor or NON-family member discussing the student’s classroom successes, extracurricular activities, character, awards, work ethic, life and career goals, community service, leadership, obstacles overcome or other pertinent information.
3. Essay from the Applicant (Upload completed essay on Google Form)
Minimum of 250 words
Essay Prompt: CCDI’s mission is to “help build the foundation for change” by increasing diversity, inclusion and opportunity in the construction industry. How would CCDI’s Build Our Future scholarship help build your future and your
long-term career plans? Elaborate on why you are interested in a career in construction, what pathway you plan to study and how you could use your future degree to put our mission in action?
Please include the following information in your essay response:
— Your personal statement or short summary describing yourself. You can include accomplishments, awards, extracurricular activities or information to help us get a better understanding of you.
— Include any college/s you have applied to, been accepted to or currently attend and what major you are interested in studying.
— From a financial standpoint, what impact would this scholarship have on your education?
4. Copy of high school or college transcript (Upload a copy/picture on Google Form)
Please make sure to provide ACT score if you are in high school
5. Finalist interview/meeting with scholarship selection committee
You will be notified if you are a finalist and a meeting time will be set up.